Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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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Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
92%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Patron of the Vein
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Necropolis Regent
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
72%synergy
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Malakir Bloodwitch
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Cordial Vampire
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Charm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Night's Whisper
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Rakish Heir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Socialite
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Scion of Opulence
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Spear Spewer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Belligerent Guest
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Urge to Feed
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Culling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Pointed Discussion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Waltz
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Haunting Voyage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Arterial Flow
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Predators' Hour
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shredder's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Blood Fountain
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Molten Echoes
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Connections
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shared Animosity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Tainted Peak
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy