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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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Oft-Nabbed Goat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shay Cormac
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Terminate
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Mortify
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Termination Facilitator
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Humble Defector
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Opulence
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Murder
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Crackling Doom
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Queen Marchesa
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Royal Assassin
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Kardur, Doomscourge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Windborn Muse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bounty Hunter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Markov Purifier
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Socialite
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Agitator Ant
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Drana's Emissary
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Kulrath Knight
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Vampire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Belligerent Guest
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kelsien, the Plague
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Vampire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Abrade
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Master Warcraft
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Immortal Obligation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Urge to Feed
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-53%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Helix
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ride Down
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Neonate's Rush
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cut Propulsion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Prey
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hungry for More
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Precision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Fell
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Pointed Discussion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mob Rule
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reign of the Pit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Zombify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vote Out
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Defibrillating Current
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scorching Shot
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Blood Fountain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Shiny Impetus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Tenuous Truce
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Redemption Arc
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Feud
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Fangs
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Thunder of Unity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
At Knifepoint
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Bounty Board
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Sol Ring
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-38%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Bandit's Haul
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Mardu Banner
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Savai Crystal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Boros Garrison
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Tainted Peak
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Ominous Asylum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy