Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Upgraded Vampires

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Ominous Asylum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crossway Troublemakers
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
94%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
91%synergy
Patron of the Vein
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Markov Enforcer
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Necropolis Regent
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Champion of Dusk
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Prophet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Scion of Opulence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
High-Society Hunter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Westgate Regent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Socialite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rakish Heir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodtracker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Belligerent Guest
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloodvial Purveyor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Security
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dark Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Vampires' Vengeance
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Culling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sinister Waltz
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
New Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Back for Seconds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Restart Sequence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blood Fountain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Molten Echoes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Haunted One
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%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
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%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
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
94%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Command Bridge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy