Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Rank #335
8decks
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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%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Markov Enforcer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Cordial Vampire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Necropolis Regent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Patron of the Vein
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Markov Baron
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Spear Spewer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rakish Heir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Seeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Belligerent Guest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Impostor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Epicure of Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Master
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pulse Tracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dominating Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Dig Up the Body
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Psychotic Haze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Bleed Dry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Violent Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Demon's Due
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Temper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
New Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Tribute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cemetery Recruitment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Blood Beckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Price
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terminal Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Macabre Waltz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eaten Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Ram
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Molten Echoes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call the Bloodline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shared Animosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Peak
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Estate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unknown Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Gateway Plaza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Zof Consumption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Cinder Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy