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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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Exquisite Blood
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Blood Tribute
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Mortify
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Indulging Patrician
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Markov Purifier
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Drana's Emissary
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
False Cure
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Fell
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
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