Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core

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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
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.1%inclusion2 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.9%inclusion3 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.6%inclusion2 decks338 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.42K decks1.60K decks
87%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.42K decks1.60K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.40K decks1.60K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion1.39K decks1.60K decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion1.31K decks1.60K decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.32K decks1.60K decks
80%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.31K decks1.60K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.30K decks1.60K decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion1.28K decks1.60K decks
77%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.60K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
76%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion1.20K decks1.60K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
72%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
73%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.60K decks
70%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion1.13K decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.12K decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion1.12K decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
64%inclusion1.03K decks1.60K decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
60%inclusion965 decks1.60K decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion946 decks1.60K decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion945 decks1.60K decks
57%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
57%inclusion909 decks1.60K decks
55%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion898 decks1.60K decks
54%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion877 decks1.60K decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion820 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
51%inclusion814 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
Rakish Heir
50%inclusion799 decks1.60K decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion708 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
42%inclusion674 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
42%inclusion672 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion658 decks1.60K decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion623 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion610 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion598 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
36%inclusion570 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
35%inclusion567 decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion541 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion537 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
32%inclusion507 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion456 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion436 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion401 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion397 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion396 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion340 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion326 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion322 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion307 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion306 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion299 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion201 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Dark Impostor
18%inclusion291 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion291 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion290 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion285 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion277 decks1.58K decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion275 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion274 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
17%inclusion273 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion184 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion265 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion262 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion259 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion248 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion234 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion181 decks1.29K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion624 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Urge to Feed
35%inclusion568 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion505 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion384 decks1.60K decks
-25%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion353 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion339 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion256 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion186 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion228 decks1.60K decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion215 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.5%inclusion104 decks1.38K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.39K decks
-6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
60%inclusion966 decks1.60K decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion895 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion809 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
42%inclusion678 decks1.60K decks
41%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion436 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion403 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
24%inclusion383 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion375 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Damnable Pact
22%inclusion358 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Predators' Hour
18%inclusion283 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion275 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion256 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion205 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion202 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion189 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion182 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion169 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.5%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.4%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
-21%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
-15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion57 decks848 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion602 decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion474 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion402 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion365 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion302 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion279 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion272 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion251 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion148 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion140 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.39K decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion48 decks861 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.2%inclusion67 decks1.29K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
67%inclusion1.07K decks1.60K decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
54%inclusion861 decks1.60K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
38%inclusion607 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion480 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
23%inclusion369 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion187 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion313 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion526 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion470 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion441 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion242 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion240 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion222 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.1%inclusion80 decks878 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.0%inclusion69 decks1.38K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.44K decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.42K decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion709 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion630 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion552 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion500 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion374 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion257 decks1.60K decks
-18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion180 decks1.29K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.59K decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.59K decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.48K decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion1.36K decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion1.29K decks1.60K decks
65%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
77%inclusion1.23K decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
69%inclusion1.10K decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malice
65%inclusion1.05K decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion920 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion880 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion820 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion606 decks1.60K decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion467 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion376 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion321 decks1.60K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion305 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion284 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion182 decks1.21K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion226 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion215 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion212 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion203 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion162 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion176 decks1.60K decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion173 decks1.60K decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion157 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.39K decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion95 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy