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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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Aunt May
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rent Is Due
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mister Negative
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
94%inclusion101 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
74%synergy
Soul's Attendant
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Suture Priest
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Guide of Souls
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Auriok Champion
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Raise the Past
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Starscape Cleric
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Selfless Spirit
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Voice of the Blessed
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Dark Confidant
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Serra Ascendant
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Exemplar of Light
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Essence Channeler
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Deathgreeter
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Elder
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Impassioned Orator
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Viscera Seer
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Savior
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Rally the Ancestors
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Unearth
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Storm of Souls
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Immortal Servitude
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Patch Up
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Unburial Rites
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Helping Hand
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Scout for Survivors
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Ajani's Welcome
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Abiding Grace
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Smile at Death
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Greed
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Barren Moor
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
The Black Gate
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
-30%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-28%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Scrubland
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy