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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blackblade Reforged
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Fireshrieker
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Thran Power Suit
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Brass Knuckles
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Champion's Helm
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Strata Scythe
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Brass Squire
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Bonehoard
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Trepanation Blade
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Nettlecyst
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Fraying Sanity
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Undead Alchemist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ruin Crab
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Jace's Phantasm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Fleet Swallower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ambling Stormshell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Soulless Jailer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Armguard Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Vantress Gargoyle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mirelurk Queen
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Slither Blade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Relic Golem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Djinn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Transit Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Manic Scribe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fear of Falling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stuffy Doll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Wall of Lost Thoughts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx Mindbreaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clammy Prowler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
High Tide
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Didn't Say Please
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Reality Shift
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Keep Safe
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Into the Story
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Resculpt
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Collapse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Drown in Dreams
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Unsummon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Spell Rupture
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aether Tradewinds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Countermand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Twist Reality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Foil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Consider
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Leak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Defabricate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Curate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ice Out
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fractured Sanity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Ravenform
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Traumatize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Divination
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mind Sculpt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Chart a Course
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Confusion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tome Scour
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mitotic Manipulation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Water Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bonesplitter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Assault Suit
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Forebear's Blade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Bone Saw
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grappling Hook
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Cudgels
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
O-Naginata
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Keening Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Accorder's Shield
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Axe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Wargear
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Short Bow
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Starforged Sword
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Candlestick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Eel Umbra
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Unable to Scream
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drake Umbra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Nerd Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Curator's Ward
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Secrets
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
So Shiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Disturbing Conversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fae Flight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Memory Erosion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stasis Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stop Cold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Starlight Snare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Memory Adept
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-43%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-41%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-39%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Star Compass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy