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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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Anje, Maid of Dishonor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
97%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
93%synergy
Patron of the Vein
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
91%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
91%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
90%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
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Phyrexian Arena
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Sanguine Bond
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Markov Enforcer
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Necropolis Regent
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Vein Ripper
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Bloodtithe Harvester
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Cordial Vampire
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Champion of Dusk
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Roaming Throne
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Vampire Socialite
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Wedding Security
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Opulence
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pulse Tracker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Rakish Heir
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Doom Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-29%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Pointed Discussion
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
New Blood
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Blood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Banquet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Waltz
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hungry for More
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Killing Wave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Device
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Molten Echoes
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Haunted One
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Oubliette
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Sorin Markov
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Barbarian Ring
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Molten Slagheap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Piranha Marsh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
97%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Peak
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy