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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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Obsessive Pursuit
3.5%inclusion5 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.3%inclusion2 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.9%inclusion3 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
0.7%inclusion1 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
0.7%inclusion1 decks147 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.41K decks1.62K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion1.40K decks1.62K decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion1.32K decks1.62K decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.33K decks1.62K decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.32K decks1.62K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.31K decks1.62K decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion1.29K decks1.62K decks
77%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion1.27K decks1.62K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
77%inclusion1.24K decks1.62K decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion1.21K decks1.62K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.20K decks1.62K decks
72%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
71%inclusion1.15K decks1.62K decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion1.14K decks1.62K decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.62K decks
63%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion1.02K decks1.62K decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
60%inclusion970 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion958 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion952 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
57%inclusion915 decks1.62K decks
55%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion901 decks1.62K decks
54%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion888 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion829 decks1.62K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
51%inclusion827 decks1.62K decks
50%synergy
Rakish Heir
50%inclusion807 decks1.62K decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion715 decks1.62K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
42%inclusion684 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
42%inclusion678 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion670 decks1.62K decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion636 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion610 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion605 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
36%inclusion578 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion574 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion547 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion540 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
32%inclusion513 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
29%inclusion465 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion439 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion402 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion398 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion397 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion340 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion331 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion325 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion308 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion308 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion302 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Dark Impostor
19%inclusion299 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion197 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion290 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion289 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion285 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion275 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion277 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
17%inclusion276 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion275 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion271 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion180 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion264 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion260 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion249 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion238 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion180 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion633 decks1.62K decks
38%synergy
Urge to Feed
36%inclusion578 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion509 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion386 decks1.62K decks
-25%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion359 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion338 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion265 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion252 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion183 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion228 decks1.62K decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion218 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion202 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion171 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.5%inclusion103 decks1.38K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion115 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion97 decks1.38K decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.9%inclusion96 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
61%inclusion978 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion907 decks1.62K decks
37%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion816 decks1.62K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
43%inclusion689 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion439 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion401 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
24%inclusion386 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion380 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Damnable Pact
23%inclusion364 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Predators' Hour
18%inclusion286 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion280 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion275 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion274 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion257 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion209 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion204 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion195 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion192 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion185 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion181 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion169 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.5%inclusion153 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.5%inclusion138 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion128 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion123 decks1.62K decks
-21%synergy
Reanimate
7.2%inclusion117 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion56 decks839 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.6%inclusion107 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion1.03K decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion607 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion473 decks1.62K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion403 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion370 decks1.62K decks
-12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion305 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion280 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion273 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion254 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion168 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion150 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.8%inclusion142 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion134 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.2%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.38K decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion48 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
67%inclusion1.08K decks1.62K decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
54%inclusion870 decks1.62K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
38%inclusion613 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion479 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
23%inclusion371 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion188 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion173 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.3%inclusion151 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.2%inclusion133 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion131 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.1%inclusion99 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion315 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion175 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion530 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion470 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion449 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion243 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion241 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion221 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.0%inclusion145 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.0%inclusion78 decks870 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion120 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion108 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.46K decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.20K decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion714 decks1.62K decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion638 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
35%inclusion562 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Fire Diamond
32%inclusion511 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion378 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion260 decks1.62K decks
-18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion180 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
9.4%inclusion152 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.61K decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.61K decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.50K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion1.37K decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion1.30K decks1.62K decks
65%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
77%inclusion1.24K decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.23K decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
69%inclusion1.12K decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malice
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion1.01K decks1.62K decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion935 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion895 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion830 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion608 decks1.62K decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion471 decks1.62K decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion379 decks1.62K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion321 decks1.62K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion304 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion284 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion261 decks1.62K decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion179 decks1.20K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion227 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion218 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion217 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion203 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion161 decks1.45K decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion175 decks1.62K decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion163 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion158 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.2%inclusion129 decks1.58K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion131 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion97 decks1.38K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.0%inclusion97 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy