Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Scryfall
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The Soul Stone
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
84%inclusion527 decks624 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
83%inclusion521 decks624 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
82%inclusion514 decks624 decks
80%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion506 decks624 decks
79%synergy
Patron of the Vein
80%inclusion501 decks624 decks
78%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion487 decks624 decks
75%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
75%inclusion471 decks624 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion473 decks624 decks
73%synergy
Necropolis Regent
73%inclusion456 decks624 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
69%inclusion428 decks624 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
66%inclusion410 decks624 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion406 decks624 decks
63%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
64%inclusion402 decks624 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion396 decks624 decks
58%synergy
Cordial Vampire
63%inclusion392 decks624 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion266 decks424 decks
57%synergy
Champion of Dusk
62%inclusion388 decks624 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion383 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
61%inclusion383 decks624 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
61%inclusion382 decks624 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion312 decks624 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion285 decks624 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion151 decks624 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion135 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion129 decks624 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion74 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion46 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion38 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion34 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion34 decks624 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion358 decks624 decks
51%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
57%inclusion353 decks624 decks
55%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
57%inclusion353 decks624 decks
53%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
56%inclusion348 decks624 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
56%inclusion348 decks624 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion332 decks624 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
51%inclusion320 decks624 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
51%inclusion317 decks624 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion310 decks624 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion303 decks624 decks
30%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
47%inclusion294 decks624 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
47%inclusion291 decks624 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
46%inclusion285 decks624 decks
44%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion254 decks587 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion235 decks623 decks
32%synergy
Captivating Vampire
34%inclusion211 decks624 decks
33%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion196 decks624 decks
30%synergy
Scion of Opulence
31%inclusion194 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
28%inclusion176 decks624 decks
27%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion164 decks624 decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion159 decks624 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
23%inclusion145 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
22%inclusion139 decks624 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion93 decks422 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
22%inclusion136 decks624 decks
20%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion135 decks624 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion125 decks624 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
18%inclusion115 decks624 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion113 decks624 decks
17%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion107 decks624 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
17%inclusion106 decks624 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion102 decks623 decks
16%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
16%inclusion79 decks486 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion100 decks624 decks
14%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion96 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion93 decks624 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion90 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion89 decks624 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion59 decks422 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion85 decks624 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion84 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion80 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Master
13%inclusion78 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion75 decks624 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion74 decks623 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
12%inclusion73 decks624 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion68 decks624 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion68 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion67 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion363 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion281 decks624 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion248 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion243 decks624 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion222 decks624 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion205 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion191 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion190 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion125 decks455 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion161 decks624 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion156 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion127 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
19%inclusion113 decks598 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion91 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion53 decks455 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion71 decks624 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion69 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion66 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion58 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion54 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.3%inclusion39 decks617 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.9%inclusion37 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
53%inclusion333 decks624 decks
22%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
51%inclusion319 decks624 decks
49%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion298 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Pointed Discussion
46%inclusion287 decks624 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion222 decks624 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion216 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
32%inclusion197 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion156 decks624 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion120 decks624 decks
-4%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
19%inclusion118 decks624 decks
18%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
18%inclusion111 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion111 decks624 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion99 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Waltz
14%inclusion86 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion84 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion83 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion74 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion67 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion65 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.1%inclusion57 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.0%inclusion56 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.0%inclusion50 decks624 decks
-20%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.2%inclusion45 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
3%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.1%inclusion44 decks624 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion42 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.7%inclusion42 decks624 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.6%inclusion41 decks624 decks
-7%synergy
Mob Rule
6.4%inclusion40 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.2%inclusion22 decks354 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.9%inclusion37 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.8%inclusion36 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion34 decks624 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion343 decks624 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion282 decks624 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion262 decks624 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion243 decks624 decks
35%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion202 decks624 decks
28%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion126 decks624 decks
16%synergy
Blood Fountain
20%inclusion125 decks624 decks
18%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
20%inclusion122 decks624 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion84 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion82 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion39 decks357 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion65 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion64 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion62 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion61 decks624 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.5%inclusion59 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion57 decks624 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.1%inclusion57 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.8%inclusion55 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.9%inclusion49 decks623 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.4%inclusion46 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.6%inclusion35 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion35 decks624 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion35 decks624 decks
-10%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion318 decks624 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion314 decks624 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion299 decks624 decks
41%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
40%inclusion251 decks624 decks
37%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
37%inclusion233 decks624 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion136 decks624 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
21%inclusion128 decks624 decks
18%synergy
Molten Echoes
20%inclusion122 decks624 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion70 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion64 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion63 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion61 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion60 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion58 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.0%inclusion50 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.9%inclusion43 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion35 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion305 decks624 decks
48%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.8%inclusion55 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.5%inclusion47 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion364 decks624 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion315 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
37%inclusion232 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion206 decks624 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion115 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion134 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion131 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion74 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion123 decks624 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion92 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion92 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion87 decks624 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion83 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion77 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
12%inclusion72 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion64 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion62 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion61 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion56 decks624 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.9%inclusion49 decks624 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion41 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.8%inclusion36 decks624 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion582 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion574 decks624 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion440 decks624 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion410 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion174 decks624 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion100 decks488 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion120 decks624 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion86 decks624 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion60 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion47 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion37 decks624 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion36 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion36 decks624 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.1%inclusion32 decks624 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion613 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion604 decks624 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion589 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion538 decks624 decks
42%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion489 decks624 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion448 decks624 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion446 decks624 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion421 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion393 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion392 decks624 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
58%inclusion359 decks624 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion333 decks624 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Peak
53%inclusion330 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
49%inclusion304 decks624 decks
44%synergy
Mount Doom
46%inclusion288 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Badlands
43%inclusion271 decks624 decks
30%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
43%inclusion269 decks624 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
41%inclusion254 decks624 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
40%inclusion250 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion183 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
39%inclusion245 decks624 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
37%inclusion215 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion216 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion203 decks624 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion181 decks624 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion156 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion144 decks624 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion119 decks624 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion118 decks624 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion116 decks624 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion110 decks624 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion91 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion103 decks624 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion101 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion96 decks624 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion89 decks624 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion88 decks624 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion87 decks624 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion83 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion82 decks624 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion79 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion76 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion76 decks624 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion58 decks624 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion48 decks624 decks
-11%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion44 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion39 decks624 decks
-15%synergy