The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Optimized

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Sep 18, 2025
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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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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
84%inclusion78 decks93 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
83%inclusion77 decks93 decks
80%synergy
Markov Enforcer
82%inclusion76 decks93 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion75 decks93 decks
78%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
72%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
71%synergy
Patron of the Vein
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
69%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
63%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
58%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Charm
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
54%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Dusk
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Rakish Heir
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Socialite
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Spear Spewer
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Scion of Opulence
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Bloodtracker
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Terminate
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
54%synergy
Vandalblast
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Pointed Discussion
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
19%synergy
New Blood
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Slagstorm
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-21%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Rule
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Shattering Spree
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Barbarian Ring
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion89 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion87 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
83%inclusion77 decks93 decks
80%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
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