The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Upgraded Vampires

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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
Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
95%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Cordial Vampire
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Blasphemous Act
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Champion of Dusk
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Twilight Prophet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Scion of Opulence
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Rakish Heir
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Socialite
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtracker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Belligerent Guest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Security
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Urge to Feed
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Pointed Discussion
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sinister Waltz
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Terminal Agony
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
End the Festivities
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Predators' Hour
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Haunted One
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
93%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy