Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Emeritus of Woe
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
1%synergy
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Anje, Maid of Dishonor
87%inclusion104 decks120 decks
84%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
81%synergy
Markov Enforcer
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
78%inclusion94 decks120 decks
76%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion93 decks120 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Patron of the Vein
71%inclusion85 decks120 decks
68%synergy
Necropolis Regent
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
66%synergy
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Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70%inclusion84 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
66%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
66%inclusion79 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
59%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Champion of Dusk
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Rakish Heir
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Scion of Opulence
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Socialite
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Spear Spewer
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Pointed Discussion
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Dominance
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Sinister Waltz
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-20%synergy
Mob Rule
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstorm
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Terminal Agony
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Plating
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
53%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
83%inclusion100 decks120 decks
80%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mount Doom
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy