The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive 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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Chronicle of Victory
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Collective Inferno
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
84%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
78%inclusion124 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion123 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
69%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion112 decks158 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Blasphemous Act
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
56%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Vein Ripper
53%inclusion84 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Scion of Opulence
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Belligerent Guest
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Urge to Feed
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion84 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Bontu's Monument
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion157 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion152 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion127 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Badlands
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy