The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive 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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Scheming Silvertongue
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Champion of Dusk
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Patron of the Vein
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Twilight Prophet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Markov Enforcer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Vein Ripper
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Necropolis Regent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Crime Novelist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vampire Socialite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sunshot Militia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Fire Covenant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Costly Plunder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Urge to Feed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Shredder's Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Waltz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sudden Demise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Zof Consumption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crippling Fear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Device
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cranial Ram
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Collective Inferno
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Brothers' War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pestilence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Gorge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Raucous Theater
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mount Doom
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Peak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Zof Consumption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy