Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Rank #358
9decks
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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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Crossway Troublemakers
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Markov Enforcer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Cordial Vampire
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Kamber, the Plunderer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Necropolis Regent
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Patron of the Vein
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Twilight Prophet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Pulse Tracker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodtracker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Spear Spewer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rakish Heir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blood Seeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sangromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dark Impostor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Epicure of Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Master
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Up the Body
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Psychotic Haze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Bleed Dry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Violent Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Demon's Due
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Temper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
New Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Blood Tribute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pointed Discussion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Terminal Agony
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Recruitment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sinister Waltz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Beckoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blood Price
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Macabre Waltz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Cranial Plating
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Molten Echoes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Call the Bloodline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Folly
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Pillar of Origins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Estate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Demolition Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unknown Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gateway Plaza
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Zof Consumption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Cinder Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy