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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Ominous Asylum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
83%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Markov Enforcer
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Necropolis Regent
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Patron of the Vein
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Cordial Vampire
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Vein Ripper
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Spear Spewer
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Belligerent Guest
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Scion of Opulence
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Urge to Feed
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Pointed Discussion
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Waltz
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Slagstorm
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Terminal Agony
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Shattering Spree
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Blood Fountain
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Necrodominance
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Underhanded Designs
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mount Doom
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy