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Sep 18, 2025
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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Moxfield
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Mister Negative
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Font of Agonies
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Fumigate
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Sanguine Bond
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Serra Ascendant
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Stinging Study
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Qarsi Revenant
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Indulging Patrician
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Markov Purifier
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Children of Korlis
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Soul Warden
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Tavern Swindler
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
The Gaffer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Divinity of Pride
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Drana's Emissary
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Exemplar of Light
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Destiny
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Resplendent Angel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Icatian Moneychanger
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heliod's Intervention
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Crackling Doom
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Fire Covenant
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Hide // Seek
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Gods Willing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Riot Control
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Showstopping Surprise
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Dismember
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Painful Truths
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sunbeam Spellbomb
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ivory Tower
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Poet's Quill
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Cleric Class
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Accord
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sunspring Expedition
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Invasion of Dominaria
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Savai Triome
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy