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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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Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Mister Negative
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Mortify
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Soul Warden
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Indulging Patrician
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Markov Purifier
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Drana's Emissary
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
The Gaffer
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
False Cure
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Fell
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Manor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
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