The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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Ravenous Robots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mouser Foundry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Skateboard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Grim Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Markov Enforcer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Olivia's Attendants
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Mayhem Devil
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Patron of the Vein
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Necropolis Regent
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Spear Spewer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Cordial Vampire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Pulse Tracker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Dominating Vampire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Blood-Priest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Corruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Trash for Treasure
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shattering Spree
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Splinter Twin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Carnival of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Mount Doom
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Voldaren Estate
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Badlands
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Graven Cairns
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Prismatic Vista
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Peak
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy