The Devil Strahd (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
82%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Necropolis Regent
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Cordial Vampire
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
75%synergy
Markov Enforcer
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kamber, the Plunderer
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Rakish Heir
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Scion of Opulence
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Vampire Socialite
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Westgate Regent
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Belligerent Guest
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Security
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Urge to Feed
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Bleed Dry
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Raise the Draugr
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Sinister Waltz
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Predators' Hour
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Blood Fountain
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Shared Animosity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
86%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion54 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy