Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Core Vampires

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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
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glass-Cast Heart
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
92%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Markov Enforcer
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Necropolis Regent
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Champion of Dusk
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Blood Artist
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Scion of Opulence
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Socialite
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Rakish Heir
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Security
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Captivating Vampire
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Urge to Feed
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
Neonate's Rush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Village Rites
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Victim of Night
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Sinister Waltz
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Craving
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Haunting Voyage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Predators' Hour
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Blood Beckoning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Molten Echoes
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Underhanded Designs
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Tainted Peak
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Geothermal Bog
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tramway Station
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy