The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Shredder's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
94%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodline Necromancer
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Cordial Vampire
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Charm
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Night's Whisper
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Keeper
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Markov Baron
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Vampire Socialite
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
High-Society Hunter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Rakish Heir
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Scion of Opulence
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Spear Spewer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Urge to Feed
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodline Culling
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Neonate's Rush
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Pointed Discussion
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Waltz
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Predators' Hour
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dreadbore
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Peak
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy