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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion150 decks167 decks
87%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion149 decks167 decks
86%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion146 decks167 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion142 decks167 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
84%inclusion140 decks167 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion139 decks167 decks
81%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion136 decks167 decks
79%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
79%inclusion132 decks167 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion130 decks167 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion130 decks167 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
72%inclusion120 decks167 decks
69%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion118 decks167 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion117 decks167 decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion116 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion114 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
68%inclusion113 decks167 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
66%inclusion111 decks167 decks
61%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion110 decks167 decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion109 decks167 decks
63%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion103 decks167 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion92 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
62%inclusion104 decks167 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion102 decks167 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion99 decks167 decks
57%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
59%inclusion98 decks167 decks
52%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
56%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion95 decks167 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion95 decks167 decks
54%synergy
Vein Ripper
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
52%synergy
Roaming Throne
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
49%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
51%inclusion85 decks167 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
31%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Scion of Opulence
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Socialite
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Security
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion94 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion67 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion62 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion100 decks167 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion86 decks167 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion79 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion34 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion93 decks167 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion82 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
46%inclusion77 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Bontu's Monument
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion64 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion89 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion87 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion84 decks167 decks
43%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
38%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion77 decks167 decks
45%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion114 decks167 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion156 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion153 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion106 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion166 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion162 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion161 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion150 decks167 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion134 decks167 decks
77%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion131 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion119 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion115 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion114 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion107 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion103 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Cavern of Souls
58%inclusion97 decks167 decks
53%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion92 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
49%inclusion82 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Blazemire Verge
49%inclusion49 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
47%inclusion78 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion76 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion71 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion65 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
31%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy