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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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Exsanguinate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Blood Tribute
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Revival // Revenge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Indulging Patrician
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Blood Artist
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Soul Warden
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Serra Ascendant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Divinity of Pride
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Exemplar of Light
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Fumigate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Craving
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sanctify
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Quietus Spike
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Scytheclaw
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Warlock Class
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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