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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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Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
4.3%inclusion7 decks163 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
1.5%inclusion4 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Maximum Carnage
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.46K decks1.64K decks
86%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.46K decks1.64K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
88%inclusion1.44K decks1.64K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion1.43K decks1.64K decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
83%inclusion1.36K decks1.64K decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.64K decks
80%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.35K decks1.64K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
82%inclusion1.34K decks1.64K decks
79%synergy
Cordial Vampire
81%inclusion1.33K decks1.64K decks
78%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
78%inclusion1.29K decks1.64K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Malakir Bloodwitch
77%inclusion1.27K decks1.64K decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
76%inclusion1.24K decks1.64K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.21K decks1.64K decks
72%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
73%inclusion1.20K decks1.64K decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.19K decks1.64K decks
70%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
72%inclusion1.18K decks1.64K decks
70%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.18K decks1.64K decks
70%synergy
Feed the Swarm
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion1.16K decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion1.08K decks1.64K decks
64%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion1.04K decks1.64K decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion987 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion967 decks1.64K decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion966 decks1.64K decks
56%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
57%inclusion939 decks1.64K decks
56%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion921 decks1.64K decks
54%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion909 decks1.64K decks
54%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
52%inclusion857 decks1.64K decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion844 decks1.64K decks
50%synergy
Rakish Heir
51%inclusion838 decks1.64K decks
49%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion731 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
44%inclusion714 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
43%inclusion706 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Bloodtracker
42%inclusion693 decks1.64K decks
41%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion642 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion629 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion622 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
36%inclusion597 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion584 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion541 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
33%inclusion534 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion526 decks1.64K decks
29%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
29%inclusion479 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion446 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion404 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion399 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
24%inclusion397 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
21%inclusion342 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion336 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion331 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
20%inclusion324 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion316 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Dark Impostor
19%inclusion313 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion310 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion186 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
18%inclusion291 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion291 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion289 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
18%inclusion288 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion286 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
17%inclusion285 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion285 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion264 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion174 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion262 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
16%inclusion257 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion235 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion173 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion634 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Urge to Feed
36%inclusion594 decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion507 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion385 decks1.64K decks
-25%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion358 decks1.64K decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion329 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion263 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion248 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion174 decks1.13K decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion222 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion220 decks1.64K decks
-28%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion202 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion169 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.4%inclusion121 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.3%inclusion96 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Murder
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
62%inclusion1.01K decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion942 decks1.64K decks
38%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion824 decks1.64K decks
48%synergy
Sinister Waltz
44%inclusion721 decks1.64K decks
42%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion445 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion411 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
25%inclusion408 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion399 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Damnable Pact
23%inclusion385 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Predators' Hour
19%inclusion308 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
18%inclusion288 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion279 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion262 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion256 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion219 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion214 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion200 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion198 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion186 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion183 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion167 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion158 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.64K decks
-21%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion111 decks1.64K decks
-15%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.0%inclusion47 decks778 decks
3%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion614 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion485 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
24%inclusion400 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion364 decks1.64K decks
-12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion305 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion279 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion272 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion255 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion161 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion160 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion147 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion143 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.4%inclusion138 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.0%inclusion131 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.7%inclusion88 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.1%inclusion40 decks791 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.64K decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
55%inclusion897 decks1.64K decks
53%synergy
Molten Echoes
39%inclusion638 decks1.64K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion478 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
25%inclusion404 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion202 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion186 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.9%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion308 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion183 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion536 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion479 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion460 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion242 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion240 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion225 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.2%inclusion66 decks809 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.3%inclusion120 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.48K decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.47K decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
75%inclusion1.23K decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion712 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion677 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
36%inclusion585 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Fire Diamond
32%inclusion532 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion381 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
-18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion174 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.63K decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.63K decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.52K decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion1.40K decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion1.33K decks1.64K decks
65%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
77%inclusion1.27K decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
77%inclusion1.26K decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.18K decks1.64K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
70%inclusion1.15K decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Temple of Malice
67%inclusion1.09K decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion1.03K decks1.64K decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion952 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion916 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
53%inclusion865 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion597 decks1.64K decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion454 decks1.64K decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion379 decks1.64K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion314 decks1.64K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion303 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion274 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion257 decks1.64K decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion167 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion230 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion222 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion215 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
12%inclusion197 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion171 decks1.64K decks
-22%synergy
Graven Cairns
10%inclusion165 decks1.64K decks
-19%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion159 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
9.5%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.1%inclusion123 decks1.52K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.1%inclusion100 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Tramway Station
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy