The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive Blood

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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
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Necropolis Regent
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Markov Enforcer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Patron of the Vein
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Champion of Dusk
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
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Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
60%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Florian, Voldaren Scion
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Opulence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodtracker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Crime Novelist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stormclaw Rager
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pulse Tracker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Costly Plunder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Urge to Feed
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Pointed Discussion
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Waltz
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mob Rule
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Grisly Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Bontu's Monument
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Aether Revolt
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Badlands
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mount Doom
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy