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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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Bloodline Bidding
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Patron of the Vein
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Vein Ripper
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Necropolis Regent
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Night's Whisper
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Champion of Dusk
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
High-Society Hunter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Captivating Vampire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Scion of Opulence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spear Spewer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Socialite
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rakish Heir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Urge to Feed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Haunting Voyage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Waltz
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mob Rule
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Feast of Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Snort
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cranial Plating
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blood Fountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Molten Echoes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
93%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy