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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
Spider-Sense
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Byte, Web Warden
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fireshrieker
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Fraying Sanity
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Bonehoard
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Ruin Crab
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Fractured Sanity
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Jace's Phantasm
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Cut Your Losses
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Undead Alchemist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Thought Collapse
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Didn't Say Please
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Tempest Djinn
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vantress Gargoyle
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Relic Golem
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Fleet Swallower
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Soulless Jailer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Crab
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mirelurk Queen
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Stuffy Doll
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Body of Knowledge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Manic Scribe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx Mindbreaker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Kin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Clammy Prowler
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Veteran Ice Climber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Thought Scour
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Drown in Dreams
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Reality Shift
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Into the Story
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Shore Up
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Get Out
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Archive Trap
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Spell Rupture
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Long River's Pull
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Aetherspouts
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Dive Down
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dream Twist
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Keep Safe
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Revelation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Visions of Beyond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
See Double
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Anticognition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Spiral
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Disperse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Unsubstantiate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Turn Aside
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bane's Contingency
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Mind Sculpt
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Chart a Course
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ravenform
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Sorcerous Squall
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Tome Scour
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dreadwaters
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Increasing Confusion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Relm's Sketching
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Stream of Thought
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Compelling Argument
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Divination
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trepanation Blade
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
The Water Crystal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Brass Knuckles
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Strata Scythe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Colossus Hammer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Keening Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Runestone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Assault Suit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Endless Atlas
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Imprisoned in the Moon
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Eel Umbra
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Unable to Scream
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Secrets
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Witness Protection
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Erasure
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Founding the Third Path
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Court of Cunning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Curator's Ward
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Memory Adept
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Jace Beleren
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Castle Vantress
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Cataract
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-37%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy