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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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Sanguine Bond
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Exsanguinate
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Mortify
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Revival // Revenge
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Soul Warden
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Cordial Vampire
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Drana's Emissary
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Riot Control
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Rush of Dread
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Doomskar
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Greed
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Restless Fortress
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
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