Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Blood

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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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Ominous Asylum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
97%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Markov Enforcer
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
89%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
89%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Patron of the Vein
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Necropolis Regent
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Feed the Swarm
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Champion of Dusk
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Rakdos Charm
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Voldaren Epicure
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Scion of Opulence
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Vein Ripper
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
High-Society Hunter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Westgate Regent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Rakish Heir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Belligerent Guest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Security
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lightless Evangel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Spear Spewer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Urge to Feed
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Pointed Discussion
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sinister Waltz
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Grab the Prize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Graven Cairns
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Command Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy