The Devil Strahd (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Chronicle of Victory
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.3%inclusion3 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Stone
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Inferno
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
83%inclusion531 decks637 decks
81%synergy
Markov Enforcer
83%inclusion530 decks637 decks
81%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
82%inclusion523 decks637 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Attendants
80%inclusion511 decks637 decks
78%synergy
Patron of the Vein
78%inclusion494 decks637 decks
75%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
76%inclusion486 decks637 decks
74%synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
76%inclusion482 decks637 decks
73%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
75%inclusion477 decks637 decks
73%synergy
Necropolis Regent
71%inclusion450 decks637 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion417 decks637 decks
63%synergy
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Voldaren Epicure
65%inclusion416 decks637 decks
63%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion414 decks637 decks
23%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
65%inclusion412 decks637 decks
62%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
64%inclusion406 decks637 decks
58%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion324 decks515 decks
58%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion393 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
61%inclusion386 decks637 decks
59%synergy
Cordial Vampire
61%inclusion386 decks637 decks
58%synergy
Champion of Dusk
59%inclusion376 decks637 decks
57%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion366 decks637 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion309 decks637 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion276 decks637 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion159 decks637 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion145 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion136 decks637 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion75 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion58 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion41 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion35 decks637 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion34 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Necromancer
57%inclusion363 decks637 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion348 decks637 decks
52%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
54%inclusion345 decks637 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion337 decks637 decks
49%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
52%inclusion332 decks637 decks
50%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
52%inclusion332 decks637 decks
50%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
51%inclusion328 decks637 decks
38%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
51%inclusion324 decks637 decks
49%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
51%inclusion324 decks637 decks
49%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
50%inclusion321 decks637 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion302 decks637 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
45%inclusion285 decks637 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
45%inclusion284 decks637 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Forebear
44%inclusion280 decks637 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion235 decks637 decks
31%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion209 decks637 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
31%inclusion195 decks637 decks
29%synergy
Scion of Opulence
30%inclusion189 decks637 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion169 decks637 decks
24%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
26%inclusion163 decks637 decks
24%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
24%inclusion156 decks637 decks
23%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
24%inclusion156 decks637 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
23%inclusion149 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
21%inclusion135 decks637 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Socialite
21%inclusion131 decks637 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion105 decks514 decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion121 decks637 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion118 decks637 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Gorger
17%inclusion108 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion101 decks637 decks
15%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
15%inclusion87 decks571 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Arsonist
15%inclusion97 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion96 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
15%inclusion94 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Belligerent Guest
15%inclusion93 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion92 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion92 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion91 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
14%inclusion72 decks514 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion87 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion84 decks637 decks
-11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion81 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
13%inclusion81 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion78 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Westgate Regent
12%inclusion77 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion75 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion68 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
11%inclusion67 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion65 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion30 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
57%inclusion361 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion290 decks637 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion275 decks637 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion250 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion237 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion227 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion226 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
31%inclusion198 decks637 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion160 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion176 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion166 decks637 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion133 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion114 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion116 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion75 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion79 decks637 decks
-9%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion68 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion63 decks637 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion61 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.8%inclusion37 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.2%inclusion33 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
52%inclusion330 decks637 decks
21%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
50%inclusion320 decks637 decks
48%synergy
Night's Whisper
45%inclusion289 decks637 decks
26%synergy
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion286 decks637 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion235 decks637 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion220 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
30%inclusion192 decks637 decks
28%synergy
Kindred Dominance
24%inclusion153 decks637 decks
21%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
20%inclusion125 decks637 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion122 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion111 decks637 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion109 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
15%inclusion98 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion91 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Waltz
13%inclusion83 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion78 decks637 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion75 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion74 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion66 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.9%inclusion57 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.9%inclusion57 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion44 decks513 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion49 decks621 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.8%inclusion50 decks637 decks
-20%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
7.4%inclusion47 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion46 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
6.9%inclusion44 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Terminal Agony
6.8%inclusion43 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion39 decks637 decks
-7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.1%inclusion39 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.5%inclusion35 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.2%inclusion33 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.2%inclusion33 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion359 decks637 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion287 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion264 decks637 decks
39%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
37%inclusion236 decks637 decks
33%synergy
Bontu's Monument
30%inclusion191 decks637 decks
26%synergy
Blood Fountain
21%inclusion131 decks637 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion128 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
18%inclusion117 decks637 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion97 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion86 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
12%inclusion57 decks459 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion76 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion68 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion67 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion58 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion55 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.5%inclusion54 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.5%inclusion54 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.0%inclusion51 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.8%inclusion50 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion48 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion48 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion40 decks637 decks
-8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.3%inclusion40 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Cranial Ram
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion323 decks637 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion314 decks637 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion304 decks637 decks
41%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
40%inclusion253 decks637 decks
37%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
36%inclusion231 decks637 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion133 decks637 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
20%inclusion125 decks637 decks
18%synergy
Molten Echoes
19%inclusion121 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion80 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion66 decks637 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion65 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion65 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion62 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.3%inclusion59 decks637 decks
-2%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.6%inclusion42 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.8%inclusion37 decks637 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion35 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion34 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion317 decks637 decks
49%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion47 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.6%inclusion42 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion380 decks637 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion323 decks637 decks
15%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
36%inclusion228 decks637 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion209 decks637 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion135 decks578 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion139 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
21%inclusion98 decks463 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion131 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion129 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion110 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
14%inclusion89 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion87 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion83 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion76 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion72 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion62 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion60 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion58 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.9%inclusion57 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion30 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion47 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.6%inclusion42 decks637 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion36 decks637 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion591 decks637 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion584 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion450 decks637 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion407 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion195 decks637 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion108 decks573 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion119 decks637 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion43 decks286 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion88 decks637 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.5%inclusion54 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion44 decks637 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion40 decks637 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion39 decks637 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion35 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion34 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion627 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion618 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion602 decks637 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion547 decks637 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
79%inclusion501 decks637 decks
76%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion471 decks637 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion450 decks637 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
66%inclusion422 decks637 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
64%inclusion407 decks637 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion401 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
57%inclusion365 decks637 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Peak
52%inclusion334 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
51%inclusion323 decks637 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion320 decks637 decks
34%synergy
Mount Doom
46%inclusion296 decks637 decks
30%synergy
Badlands
45%inclusion289 decks637 decks
32%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
42%inclusion266 decks637 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion221 decks547 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion255 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion255 decks637 decks
-6%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion240 decks637 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion231 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
32%inclusion206 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion200 decks637 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion195 decks637 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion176 decks637 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion127 decks637 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion126 decks637 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion124 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion114 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion119 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion116 decks637 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion113 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion109 decks637 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion96 decks637 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion94 decks637 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion92 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion91 decks637 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion90 decks637 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion88 decks637 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion84 decks637 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion82 decks637 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion79 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion63 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion51 decks637 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion49 decks637 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion47 decks637 decks
-14%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.4%inclusion40 decks623 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.2%inclusion33 decks637 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion32 decks637 decks
2%synergy