Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

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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.
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Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion155 decks172 decks
88%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
88%inclusion152 decks172 decks
86%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
88%inclusion151 decks172 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Patron of the Vein
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion143 decks172 decks
81%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion141 decks172 decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
80%inclusion137 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
78%inclusion135 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion115 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
59%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Roaming Throne
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Vein Ripper
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Scion of Opulence
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Pulse Tracker
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Pointed Discussion
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Dominance
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
16%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Waltz
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Mob Rule
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Bontu's Monument
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Blood Fountain
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Three Tree City
37%inclusion46 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion161 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion160 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion171 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion167 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion166 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion152 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion135 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy