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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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Collective Inferno
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Gathering Stone
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.3%inclusion1 decks287 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.59K decks
86%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
89%inclusion1.41K decks1.59K decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
87%inclusion1.39K decks1.59K decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion1.37K decks1.59K decks
84%synergy
Necropolis Regent
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.59K decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion1.29K decks1.59K decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion1.30K decks1.59K decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion1.28K decks1.59K decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion1.26K decks1.59K decks
77%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
79%inclusion1.25K decks1.59K decks
76%synergy
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Malakir Bloodwitch
76%inclusion1.21K decks1.59K decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion1.18K decks1.59K decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
74%inclusion1.17K decks1.59K decks
72%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.59K decks
70%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.59K decks
70%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.59K decks
68%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
70%inclusion1.12K decks1.59K decks
68%synergy
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion1.11K decks1.59K decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion1.11K decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion1.11K decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
64%inclusion1.01K decks1.59K decks
62%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion994 decks1.59K decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
60%inclusion959 decks1.59K decks
58%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
59%inclusion936 decks1.59K decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion933 decks1.59K decks
40%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion895 decks1.59K decks
54%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
56%inclusion891 decks1.59K decks
55%synergy
Scion of Opulence
55%inclusion868 decks1.59K decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion819 decks1.59K decks
50%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
51%inclusion807 decks1.59K decks
50%synergy
Rakish Heir
50%inclusion787 decks1.59K decks
48%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
45%inclusion707 decks1.59K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
42%inclusion664 decks1.59K decks
41%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
41%inclusion657 decks1.59K decks
41%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion643 decks1.59K decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion623 decks1.59K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion610 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion585 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
36%inclusion565 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
35%inclusion555 decks1.59K decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion538 decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
34%inclusion534 decks1.59K decks
32%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
31%inclusion495 decks1.59K decks
30%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion444 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion430 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion397 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
25%inclusion396 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion392 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion338 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
20%inclusion320 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion320 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
19%inclusion301 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion297 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion207 decks1.11K decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion294 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion292 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Dark Impostor
18%inclusion284 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion283 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion278 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
17%inclusion271 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion270 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
17%inclusion267 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion187 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
17%inclusion262 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
16%inclusion260 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion256 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion244 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion229 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion181 decks1.31K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
39%inclusion622 decks1.59K decks
38%synergy
Urge to Feed
35%inclusion556 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion503 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion381 decks1.59K decks
-24%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion350 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion341 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion258 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion257 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion188 decks1.22K decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion225 decks1.59K decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion219 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion197 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion167 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion98 decks1.41K decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.0%inclusion95 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
60%inclusion953 decks1.59K decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion882 decks1.59K decks
36%synergy
Pointed Discussion
51%inclusion809 decks1.59K decks
49%synergy
Sinister Waltz
42%inclusion662 decks1.59K decks
40%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
28%inclusion441 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion397 decks1.59K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Craving
23%inclusion371 decks1.59K decks
22%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion364 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Damnable Pact
22%inclusion346 decks1.59K decks
20%synergy
Predators' Hour
17%inclusion275 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion269 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion268 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion267 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion252 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion205 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
12%inclusion197 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion195 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion188 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion184 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion183 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion168 decks1.59K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion157 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion155 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion120 decks1.59K decks
-21%synergy
Reanimate
7.4%inclusion117 decks1.59K decks
-15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion60 decks875 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.7%inclusion106 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion1.01K decks1.59K decks
32%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
38%inclusion601 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion477 decks1.59K decks
27%synergy
Blood Fountain
25%inclusion399 decks1.59K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion367 decks1.59K decks
-12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion299 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion284 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
17%inclusion269 decks1.59K decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion247 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion161 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion157 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion144 decks1.59K decks
-5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.8%inclusion139 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.2%inclusion130 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
7.0%inclusion111 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.6%inclusion93 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.5%inclusion88 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.5%inclusion49 decks888 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
66%inclusion1.05K decks1.59K decks
63%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
53%inclusion846 decks1.59K decks
52%synergy
Molten Echoes
37%inclusion594 decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion485 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion356 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion195 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
12%inclusion186 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion170 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.5%inclusion150 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.59K decks
-9%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.6%inclusion104 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion312 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion168 decks1.59K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion526 decks1.59K decks
-2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
29%inclusion467 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion436 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion241 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion239 decks1.59K decks
13%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion220 decks1.59K decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion144 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.9%inclusion80 decks903 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion106 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.43K decks1.59K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.40K decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion715 decks1.59K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion616 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion533 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion478 decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion376 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion262 decks1.59K decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion180 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.9%inclusion141 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion1.58K decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.58K decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.47K decks1.59K decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
85%inclusion1.34K decks1.59K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion1.27K decks1.59K decks
64%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
77%inclusion1.21K decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Tainted Peak
76%inclusion1.21K decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion1.14K decks1.59K decks
69%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
69%inclusion1.09K decks1.59K decks
34%synergy
Temple of Malice
65%inclusion1.03K decks1.59K decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion992 decks1.59K decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
58%inclusion912 decks1.59K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion870 decks1.59K decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
51%inclusion812 decks1.59K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion606 decks1.59K decks
-24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion469 decks1.59K decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion380 decks1.59K decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion325 decks1.59K decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion303 decks1.59K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion281 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion262 decks1.59K decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion184 decks1.23K decks
-15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion229 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion219 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion208 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion200 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion179 decks1.59K decks
-19%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion164 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion175 decks1.59K decks
-22%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion162 decks1.59K decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion154 decks1.59K decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion131 decks1.59K decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.0%inclusion127 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion98 decks1.41K decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.59K decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy