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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Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
95%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
90%synergy
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
88%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
87%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Necropolis Regent
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Champion of Dusk
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Twilight Prophet
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Scion of Opulence
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Bloodtracker
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Belligerent Guest
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Culling
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Sinister Waltz
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Predators' Hour
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mob Rule
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Haunted One
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Three Tree City
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
90%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Malice
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy