The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Midrange

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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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Crossway Troublemakers
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
95%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
90%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
85%synergy
Markov Enforcer
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Patron of the Vein
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
72%synergy
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Necropolis Regent
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Charm
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Scion of Opulence
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Vampire Socialite
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Spear Spewer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Blood Seeker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Urge to Feed
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Pointed Discussion
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Waltz
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
New Blood
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Terminal Agony
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Haunting Voyage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Underhanded Designs
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Night Dealings
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Peak
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Tramway Station
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy