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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Crossway Troublemakers
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
94%synergy
Markov Enforcer
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Patron of the Vein
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Necropolis Regent
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
75%synergy
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Champion of Dusk
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Scion of Opulence
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
High-Society Hunter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Rakish Heir
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Anger
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Spear Spewer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Belligerent Guest
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Culling
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sinister Waltz
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Terminal Agony
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptolith Fragment
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Arterial Alchemy
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Molten Echoes
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted One
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
91%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Tainted Peak
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Asylum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy