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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
93%synergy
Patron of the Vein
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Creeping Bloodsucker
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Feed the Swarm
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Black Market Connections
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Necropolis Regent
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Olivia, Crimson Bride
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Roaming Throne
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Markov Enforcer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Vein Ripper
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Captivating Vampire
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Scion of Opulence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Socialite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Terminate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Candy Grapple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Pointed Discussion
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Kindred Dominance
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hungry for More
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Predators' Hour
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Herald's Horn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Piranha Marsh
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of Urami
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Mount Doom
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Haunted Ridge
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Badlands
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Peak
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy