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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Olivia's Attendants
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Patron of the Vein
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Markov Enforcer
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Vein Ripper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Scion of Opulence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Socialite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Crime Novelist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sneering Shadewriter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spear Spewer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Costly Plunder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Pointed Discussion
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Dominance
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sinister Waltz
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shredder's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Herald's Horn
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cover of Darkness
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Temple of the False God
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Molten Slagheap
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Estate
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Haunted Ridge
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Peak
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy