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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Anje, Maid of Dishonor
86%inclusion79 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Markov Enforcer
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
74%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Patron of the Vein
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
68%synergy
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Bloodthirsty Conqueror
68%inclusion62 decks91 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Cordial Vampire
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Rakish Heir
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Opulence
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Spear Spewer
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Bloodtracker
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Westgate Regent
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Waltz
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Boltwave
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Rule
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Slagstorm
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Spree
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Barbarian Ring
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Haunted Ridge
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Akoum Refuge
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy