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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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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Belligerent Guest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Necropolis Regent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Markov Baron
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Champion of Dusk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Patron of the Vein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Socialite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dominating Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakish Heir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Moment of Craving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychotic Haze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dash Hopes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Violent Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Necrobite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shrapnel Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Temper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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Vampire's Kiss
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Terminal Agony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Extract the Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trial of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Act of Treason
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Press into Service
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Annihilating Glare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Raise Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crippling Fear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Weapon Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Door of Destinies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmutation Font
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Drossclaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Ram
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Molten Echoes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Scarring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyromancer's Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call the Bloodline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Fangs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crippling Blight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Fault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Fen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firemind Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Peak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Jagged Barrens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Akoum Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Maestros Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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