Strefan, Maurer Progenitor (Commander) - Expensive 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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Markov Enforcer
91%inclusion192 decks212 decks
88%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
91%inclusion192 decks212 decks
88%synergy
Patron of the Vein
89%inclusion189 decks212 decks
87%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
88%inclusion186 decks212 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
87%inclusion185 decks212 decks
85%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
86%inclusion183 decks212 decks
84%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
82%inclusion174 decks212 decks
79%synergy
Necropolis Regent
80%inclusion170 decks212 decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion167 decks212 decks
76%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
78%inclusion166 decks212 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
72%inclusion152 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
71%inclusion151 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
71%inclusion150 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Champion of Dusk
70%inclusion148 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion144 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
66%inclusion140 decks212 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion117 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
66%inclusion140 decks212 decks
64%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
65%inclusion137 decks212 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion133 decks212 decks
57%synergy
Twilight Prophet
61%inclusion129 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
58%inclusion124 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion115 decks212 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
52%inclusion111 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Vein Ripper
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
47%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Scion of Opulence
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Socialite
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Rakish Heir
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Belligerent Guest
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Westgate Regent
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Celebrants
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion92 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
31%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion67 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
58%synergy
Vandalblast
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Pointed Discussion
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Night's Whisper
52%inclusion111 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion77 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
19%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-21%synergy
Terminal Agony
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion109 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Blood Fountain
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion115 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion109 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
47%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
34%inclusion72 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion199 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion198 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion147 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion139 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion210 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion206 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion203 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion187 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion169 decks212 decks
77%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion165 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion156 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion144 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion131 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion129 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
59%inclusion125 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Peak
55%inclusion117 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
42%inclusion90 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion65 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy