Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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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Olivia's Attendants
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Markov Enforcer
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Patron of the Vein
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
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Necropolis Regent
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Pointed Discussion
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Belligerent Guest
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Scion of Opulence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Cordial Vampire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Dominating Vampire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Crime Novelist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Westgate Regent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rakish Heir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Security
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Master
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urge to Feed
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
New Blood
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lacerate Flesh
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Dominance
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Grisly Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Terminal Agony
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Heat Shimmer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Waltz
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Annihilating Glare
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cranial Plating
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Transmutation Font
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Ram
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chainsaw
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Barbarian Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-31%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy