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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
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Sanguine Bond
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Blood Tribute
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Revival // Revenge
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Mortify
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
53%synergy
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Blood Artist
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Soul Warden
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Twilight Prophet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Markov Purifier
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Essence Channeler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cordial Vampire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Divinity of Pride
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Gravepurge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Fumigate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Essence Pulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Final Act
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Final Punishment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scytheclaw
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wound Reflection
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Lunar Convocation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Fountain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Bridge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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