Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Aggro

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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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Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Necropolis Regent
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Stromkirk Captain
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Bloodcaster
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Bloodtracker
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Scion of Opulence
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Rakish Heir
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
High-Society Hunter
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Socialite
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Markov Baron
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Spear Spewer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Captivating Vampire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Master
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Westgate Regent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Crimson Honor Guard
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Immersturm Predator
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Urge to Feed
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sinister Waltz
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Craving
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Terminal Agony
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mob Rule
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Crippling Fear
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arterial Flow
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Cranial Plating
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Connections
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Molten Echoes
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Call the Bloodline
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tramway Station
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy