Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Alternate Names:

The Devil StrahdThe Devil Strahd

Background image for How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
Sikora
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Patron of the Vein
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Necropolis Regent
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum Seeker
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Dusk
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Keeper
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Cordial Vampire
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Twilight Prophet
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Captivating Vampire
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Anger
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Scion of Opulence
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Socialite
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Murder
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Fatal Push
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Bontu's Monument
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mount Doom
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Haunted Ridge
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy