The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Upgraded Blood

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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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Mirrormind Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Firdoch Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Patron of the Vein
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Necropolis Regent
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Cordial Vampire
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Creeping Bloodsucker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Prophet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Scion of Opulence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Spear Spewer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rakish Heir
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Belligerent Guest
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sinister Waltz
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blood Tribute
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Peak
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Malice
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Blazemire Verge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy