Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Rank #311
7decks
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Sikora
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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Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
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Reanimate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Markov Enforcer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Pyroblast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Imperial Seal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Gamble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Olivia's Attendants
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cordial Vampire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Patron of the Vein
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Viscera Seer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Necropolis Regent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spear Spewer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pulse Tracker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chancellor of the Dross
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Grim Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Boltwave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Shattering Spree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Overmaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Slagstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Transmutation Font
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Splinter Twin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Gorge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Mount Doom
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Cavern of Souls
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Graven Cairns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy