The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.8%inclusion5 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Pox Plague
1.7%inclusion3 decks177 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion515 decks583 decks
86%synergy
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion494 decks583 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion493 decks583 decks
82%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
84%inclusion489 decks583 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
82%inclusion476 decks583 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
79%inclusion462 decks583 decks
77%synergy
Necropolis Regent
77%inclusion446 decks583 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion444 decks583 decks
73%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
74%inclusion429 decks583 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
72%inclusion419 decks583 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Olivia, Crimson Bride
70%inclusion410 decks583 decks
68%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
70%inclusion407 decks583 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion403 decks583 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
65%inclusion377 decks583 decks
62%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion372 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion371 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
63%inclusion369 decks583 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion367 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion353 decks583 decks
59%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
59%inclusion346 decks583 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion129 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion119 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion340 decks583 decks
56%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
58%inclusion338 decks583 decks
56%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
57%inclusion334 decks583 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
56%inclusion327 decks583 decks
54%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
55%inclusion321 decks583 decks
50%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion313 decks583 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion313 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
49%inclusion287 decks583 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion276 decks583 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion272 decks583 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion266 decks583 decks
42%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion262 decks583 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
43%inclusion253 decks583 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion250 decks580 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
40%inclusion235 decks583 decks
39%synergy
Scion of Opulence
38%inclusion221 decks583 decks
36%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
37%inclusion215 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion201 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
33%inclusion195 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion187 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Rakish Heir
29%inclusion167 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion152 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Socialite
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion141 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
24%inclusion138 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
24%inclusion138 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion135 decks583 decks
22%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion125 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion118 decks583 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion117 decks580 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion90 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion86 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
13%inclusion77 decks580 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion76 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion69 decks538 decks
12%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
13%inclusion74 decks582 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Terminate
37%inclusion216 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
37%inclusion214 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion183 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion177 decks583 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion176 decks583 decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion156 decks583 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion124 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion123 decks580 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
19%inclusion109 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion72 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion62 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion51 decks580 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion312 decks583 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion311 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion310 decks583 decks
51%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
27%inclusion158 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Sinister Waltz
25%inclusion148 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion145 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion119 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion112 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion93 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
16%inclusion91 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion76 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Craving
13%inclusion73 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion64 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion63 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
-22%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion32 decks580 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion302 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion258 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion225 decks583 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion200 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Bontu's Monument
30%inclusion176 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
21%inclusion125 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
14%inclusion83 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion69 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion68 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion68 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion62 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
49%inclusion286 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion251 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion223 decks583 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion216 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Molten Echoes
25%inclusion148 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion140 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.9%inclusion52 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion243 decks583 decks
41%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion257 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
38%inclusion222 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion129 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion109 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion90 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
15%inclusion89 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion83 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
8.6%inclusion50 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion26 decks491 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion544 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion519 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion387 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion340 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion125 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion105 decks583 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion96 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion89 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion70 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion580 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion574 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion548 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
85%inclusion495 decks583 decks
82%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
81%inclusion475 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Peak
70%inclusion410 decks583 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion396 decks583 decks
52%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion368 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
58%inclusion338 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion332 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion287 decks583 decks
46%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion287 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
48%inclusion282 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion280 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
46%inclusion269 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion254 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion246 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion194 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion188 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion179 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion172 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion153 decks580 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion149 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
24%inclusion138 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion114 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion101 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion94 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion90 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion87 decks583 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
-10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-3%synergy