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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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Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Patron of the Vein
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Necropolis Regent
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Cordial Vampire
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Captivating Vampire
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Scion of Opulence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Rakish Heir
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Pointed Discussion
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
New Blood
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
End the Festivities
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Device
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Mount Doom
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy