The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Lifegain

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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
76%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Patron of the Vein
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
71%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
68%synergy
Necropolis Regent
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
66%synergy
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Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion83 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
61%inclusion80 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Scion of Opulence
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Socialite
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Belligerent Guest
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Bloodtracker
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-24%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Bleed Dry
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Pointed Discussion
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Tribute
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Waltz
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Terminal Agony
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Hungry for More
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Grisly Ritual
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Blood Fountain
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Molten Echoes
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion119 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion126 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion122 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
84%inclusion110 decks131 decks
81%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion97 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Mount Doom
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Barrens
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy