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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
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South Wind Avatar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Patron of the Vein
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Cordial Vampire
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Twilight Prophet
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Scion of Opulence
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Spear Spewer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Belligerent Guest
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Murder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Pointed Discussion
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mob Rule
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Blood Fountain
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Molten Echoes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mount Doom
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy