The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Core

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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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Bloodline Bidding
2.8%inclusion3 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.8%inclusion3 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Gathering Stone
0.9%inclusion1 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.40K decks1.58K decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.58K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.38K decks1.58K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion1.37K decks1.58K decks
84%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.58K decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion1.29K decks1.58K decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.58K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.27K decks1.58K decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.58K decks
77%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion1.25K decks1.58K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
76%inclusion1.20K decks1.58K decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion1.18K decks1.58K decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.17K decks1.58K decks
71%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.58K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.58K decks
68%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.58K decks
70%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.58K decks
28%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
70%inclusion1.11K decks1.58K decks
68%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion1.10K decks1.58K decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.10K decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
63%inclusion1K decks1.58K decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion990 decks1.58K decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
60%inclusion951 decks1.58K decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion930 decks1.58K decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion928 decks1.58K decks
40%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion890 decks1.58K decks
54%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
56%inclusion885 decks1.58K decks
55%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion867 decks1.58K decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion813 decks1.58K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
51%inclusion799 decks1.58K decks
49%synergy
Rakish Heir
50%inclusion784 decks1.58K decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion705 decks1.58K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
42%inclusion668 decks1.58K decks
41%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
41%inclusion655 decks1.58K decks
41%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion643 decks1.58K decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion616 decks1.58K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion605 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion584 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion566 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
35%inclusion554 decks1.58K decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion535 decks1.58K decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion533 decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
31%inclusion491 decks1.58K decks
30%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion443 decks1.58K decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion430 decks1.58K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion397 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion393 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion389 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion335 decks1.58K decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion319 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion318 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion303 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion298 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion298 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion210 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion297 decks1.58K decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion289 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Dark Impostor
18%inclusion285 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion281 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion281 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion267 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
17%inclusion267 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion267 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion190 decks1.13K decks
12%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion263 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion258 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion257 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion243 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion233 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion180 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion619 decks1.58K decks
38%synergy
Urge to Feed
35%inclusion554 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion499 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion379 decks1.58K decks
-24%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion350 decks1.58K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion342 decks1.58K decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion263 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion256 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion189 decks1.23K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion224 decks1.58K decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion219 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion198 decks1.58K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion170 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.42K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion99 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
60%inclusion948 decks1.58K decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
55%inclusion877 decks1.58K decks
36%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion804 decks1.58K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
42%inclusion660 decks1.58K decks
40%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
28%inclusion436 decks1.58K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion393 decks1.58K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
23%inclusion368 decks1.58K decks
22%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion364 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Damnable Pact
22%inclusion343 decks1.58K decks
20%synergy
Predators' Hour
17%inclusion273 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion269 decks1.58K decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion268 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion264 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion251 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion205 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion198 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion197 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion189 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion184 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion183 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion167 decks1.58K decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion155 decks1.58K decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion155 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.58K decks
-21%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.58K decks
-15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion61 decks886 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.58K decks
-12%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion1.01K decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion597 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion473 decks1.58K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion397 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion364 decks1.58K decks
-12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion298 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion281 decks1.58K decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion270 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion244 decks1.58K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion162 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion151 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion143 decks1.58K decks
-5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion138 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.3%inclusion131 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.5%inclusion93 decks1.42K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion50 decks899 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.33K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
66%inclusion1.05K decks1.58K decks
63%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
53%inclusion843 decks1.58K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
37%inclusion590 decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion486 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
23%inclusion358 decks1.58K decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion194 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion186 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion169 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.4%inclusion133 decks1.58K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion310 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion168 decks1.58K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion529 decks1.58K decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
30%inclusion472 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion433 decks1.58K decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion241 decks1.58K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion239 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion221 decks1.58K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.0%inclusion82 decks913 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.58K decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.58K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.58K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.43K decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.40K decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.17K decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion709 decks1.58K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion614 decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion533 decks1.58K decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion479 decks1.58K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion381 decks1.58K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion260 decks1.58K decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion182 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.9%inclusion140 decks1.58K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.57K decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.57K decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.46K decks1.58K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion1.34K decks1.58K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion1.27K decks1.58K decks
64%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
76%inclusion1.21K decks1.58K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.20K decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.58K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.58K decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malice
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.58K decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion989 decks1.58K decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion908 decks1.58K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion863 decks1.58K decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion807 decks1.58K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion604 decks1.58K decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion470 decks1.58K decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion381 decks1.58K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
21%inclusion327 decks1.58K decks
-24%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion305 decks1.58K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion284 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion261 decks1.58K decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion188 decks1.24K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion230 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion219 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion209 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion200 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion182 decks1.58K decks
-19%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion166 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion175 decks1.58K decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion160 decks1.58K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion153 decks1.58K decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.58K decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion127 decks1.58K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion99 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.58K decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion93 decks1.58K decks
-4%synergy