The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Budget 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
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glass-Cast Heart
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Markov Enforcer
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
85%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Necropolis Regent
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Cordial Vampire
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Timothar, Baron of Bats
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Champion of Dusk
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Scion of Opulence
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Rakish Heir
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Belligerent Guest
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Vampire Socialite
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Wedding Security
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Prophet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Dragon
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Dark Impostor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Anje's Ravager
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Stromkirk Condemned
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Urge to Feed
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Fury
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Neonate's Rush
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Price of Fame
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Shock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Sinister Waltz
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Mob Rule
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Damnable Pact
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Craving
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Grisly Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Markov Retribution
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
End the Festivities
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Macabre Waltz
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Stensia Banquet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Blood Fountain
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Molten Echoes
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Connections
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Underhanded Designs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Call the Bloodline
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Malice
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Voldaren Estate
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Akoum Refuge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Canyon Slough
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-42%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-33%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Barrens
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy