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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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Firdoch Core
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
91%synergy
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Patron of the Vein
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Creeping Bloodsucker
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Scion of Opulence
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Captivating Vampire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Spear Spewer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blood Hypnotist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Socialite
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Vandalblast
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Sinister Waltz
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
4%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
87%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy