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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Scryfall
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Bloodline Bidding
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Splinter's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Markov Enforcer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Patron of the Vein
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Necropolis Regent
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Vandalblast
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Feed the Swarm
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Champion of Dusk
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Prophet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Vein Ripper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
High-Society Hunter
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Scion of Opulence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakish Heir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Socialite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urge to Feed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Sinister Waltz
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
New Blood
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
End the Festivities
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Molten Echoes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Haunted One
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Peak
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mount Doom
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy