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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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Zuko's Conviction
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.4%inclusion1 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.4%inclusion1 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.62K decks
86%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.44K decks1.62K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.42K decks1.62K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion1.41K decks1.62K decks
84%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
83%inclusion1.34K decks1.62K decks
80%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.33K decks1.62K decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.33K decks1.62K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.32K decks1.62K decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
81%inclusion1.31K decks1.62K decks
78%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
78%inclusion1.27K decks1.62K decks
76%synergy
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Malakir Bloodwitch
77%inclusion1.25K decks1.62K decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion1.23K decks1.62K decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.20K decks1.62K decks
71%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
73%inclusion1.18K decks1.62K decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.17K decks1.62K decks
70%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion1.16K decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
71%inclusion1.15K decks1.62K decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.14K decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.62K decks
64%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion1.02K decks1.62K decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion968 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion965 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion952 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
57%inclusion927 decks1.62K decks
56%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
55%inclusion901 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion900 decks1.62K decks
54%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
52%inclusion842 decks1.62K decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
51%inclusion833 decks1.62K decks
50%synergy
Rakish Heir
51%inclusion825 decks1.62K decks
49%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion719 decks1.62K decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
43%inclusion699 decks1.62K decks
42%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
43%inclusion692 decks1.62K decks
42%synergy
Bloodtracker
42%inclusion679 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion635 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion620 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion610 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
37%inclusion593 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Socialite
35%inclusion576 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion548 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
33%inclusion528 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion527 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
29%inclusion468 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion434 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion401 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
24%inclusion396 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion395 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion339 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
21%inclusion334 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
21%inclusion333 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
20%inclusion318 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion314 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Dark Impostor
19%inclusion309 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion309 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion291 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
18%inclusion287 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion285 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion285 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion284 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion283 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion267 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion280 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion177 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion259 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion254 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Westgate Regent
16%inclusion253 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
15%inclusion240 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion172 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion627 decks1.62K decks
37%synergy
Urge to Feed
36%inclusion585 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion505 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion378 decks1.62K decks
-25%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion356 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion322 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion261 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion247 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion223 decks1.62K decks
-28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion216 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion203 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.3%inclusion119 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.34K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Murder
5.8%inclusion94 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
61%inclusion991 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion920 decks1.62K decks
38%synergy
Pointed Discussion
50%inclusion817 decks1.62K decks
48%synergy
Sinister Waltz
44%inclusion708 decks1.62K decks
42%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion438 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion406 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
25%inclusion399 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion393 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Damnable Pact
23%inclusion372 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Predators' Hour
19%inclusion302 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion281 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion275 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion266 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion254 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion216 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion212 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion194 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion184 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion179 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion164 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion149 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.8%inclusion143 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion125 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion121 decks1.62K decks
-21%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion113 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.5%inclusion52 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.5%inclusion105 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion1.05K decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion604 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion476 decks1.62K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion398 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion360 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion301 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion277 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion271 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion251 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion164 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion146 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.6%inclusion139 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.5%inclusion138 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.1%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.0%inclusion41 decks815 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.0%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
67%inclusion1.09K decks1.62K decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
54%inclusion883 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Molten Echoes
38%inclusion625 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion474 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
24%inclusion388 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion202 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion180 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion177 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.2%inclusion149 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion134 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion128 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.0%inclusion97 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion309 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion180 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion526 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion474 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion454 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion242 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion238 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion219 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.7%inclusion142 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.3%inclusion69 decks833 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.3%inclusion118 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.46K decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.45K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
75%inclusion1.21K decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion702 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion662 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
35%inclusion573 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Fire Diamond
32%inclusion521 decks1.62K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion379 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion258 decks1.62K decks
-18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion175 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
10%inclusion165 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.62K decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.61K decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.50K decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion1.39K decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion1.31K decks1.62K decks
65%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
77%inclusion1.25K decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.24K decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.16K decks1.62K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Temple of Malice
66%inclusion1.08K decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion1.02K decks1.62K decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion941 decks1.62K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion905 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion846 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion593 decks1.62K decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion456 decks1.62K decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion374 decks1.62K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion315 decks1.62K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion304 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion275 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion259 decks1.62K decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion174 decks1.17K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion229 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion217 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion216 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion158 decks1.42K decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
10%inclusion168 decks1.62K decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion168 decks1.62K decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion162 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion157 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.55K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion131 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion104 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.1%inclusion99 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy