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Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Price tag $0.57

Legendary CreatureVampire Noble

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#374 Current Rank
#381 Last Week
#302 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Strefan, Maurer Progenitor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Strefan, Maurer Progenitor decks.

Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lightless Evangel Lightless Evangel
+3% Synergy $0.08
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $0.53
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+1% Synergy $0.34
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $1.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's abilities and overall game plan.

Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+86% Synergy $0.16
Markov Enforcer Markov Enforcer
+84% Synergy $0.26
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+84% Synergy $0.16
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+82% Synergy $0.15
Bloodtithe Harvester Bloodtithe Harvester
+78% Synergy $0.11
Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
+77% Synergy $0.37
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+77% Synergy $0.23
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+76% Synergy $0.61
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+75% Synergy $0.70
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+74% Synergy $1.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Strefan, Maurer Progenitor decks.

Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+72% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+71% Synergy $3.42
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+68% Synergy $0.29
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+68% Synergy $0.14
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+67% Synergy $0.13
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+66% Synergy $1.78
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+65% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+25% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.85

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $12.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $52.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+61% Synergy $5.21
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+59% Synergy $0.13
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+56% Synergy $6.54
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+55% Synergy $0.14
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+54% Synergy $0.25
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+52% Synergy $0.53
Falkenrath Forebear Falkenrath Forebear
+50% Synergy $0.21
Scion of Opulence Scion of Opulence
+50% Synergy $0.17
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
+47% Synergy $0.18
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+45% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+40% Synergy $1.86
Midnight Arsonist Midnight Arsonist
+38% Synergy $0.19
Falkenrath Gorger Falkenrath Gorger
+37% Synergy $0.25
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+36% Synergy $0.23
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+36% Synergy $0.18
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+35% Synergy $3.57
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+33% Synergy $0.32
Gluttonous Guest Gluttonous Guest
+33% Synergy $0.06
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+32% Synergy $0.12
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+32% Synergy $0.33
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+31% Synergy $0.88
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+28% Synergy $0.59
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+27% Synergy $4.40
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+27% Synergy $0.28
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+24% Synergy $0.25
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+24% Synergy $0.20
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $7.09
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.57
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+22% Synergy $1.31
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
+21% Synergy $0.05
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+20% Synergy $30.94
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+19% Synergy $2.02
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+18% Synergy $7.85
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $27.95
Henrika Domnathi Henrika, Infernal Seer Henrika Domnathi
+17% Synergy $1.19
Falkenrath Celebrants Falkenrath Celebrants
+17% Synergy $0.04
Laurine, the Diversion Laurine, the Diversion
+17% Synergy $0.11
Restless Bloodseeker Bloodsoaked Reveler Restless Bloodseeker
+17% Synergy $0.07
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dark Impostor Dark Impostor
+16% Synergy $0.28
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+15% Synergy $0.37
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+15% Synergy $0.18
Queen's Bay Paladin Queen's Bay Paladin
+15% Synergy $0.12
Crimson Honor Guard Crimson Honor Guard
+15% Synergy $0.15
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+14% Synergy $0.05
Wedding Security Wedding Security
+14% Synergy $0.09
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+14% Synergy $3.74
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+14% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+12% Synergy $0.51
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+11% Synergy $5.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Strefan, Maurer Progenitor safe.

Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+38% Synergy $0.19
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+32% Synergy $0.18
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.76
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+3% Synergy $0.70
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+2% Synergy $0.16
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.64
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.36
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.10
Bedevil Bedevil
-11% Synergy $0.41
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $4.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-14% Synergy $18.91
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's game plan and control the board.

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+51% Synergy $0.07
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+38% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $3.74
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+26% Synergy $0.39
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+23% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+22% Synergy $0.26
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+19% Synergy $1.05
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+15% Synergy $0.22
Edgar's Awakening Edgar's Awakening
+14% Synergy $0.11
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+13% Synergy $2.79
New Blood New Blood
+12% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $8.16
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.56
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+9% Synergy $0.14
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.04
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+8% Synergy $3.96
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+7% Synergy $0.08
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+7% Synergy $0.27
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+7% Synergy $1.24
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+5% Synergy $0.17
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+5% Synergy $0.50
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+4% Synergy $2.63
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $0.40
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+32% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.32
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+28% Synergy $0.19
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+25% Synergy $0.27
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+17% Synergy $0.05
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $4.86
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+15% Synergy $0.15
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $3.27
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $1.75
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.66
Sanguine Statuette Sanguine Statuette
+7% Synergy $0.08
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+6% Synergy $0.33
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.39
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+4% Synergy $0.06
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.26
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+3% Synergy $0.12
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $6.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+61% Synergy $0.18
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+51% Synergy $0.20
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+32% Synergy $6.01
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+21% Synergy $0.45
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+13% Synergy $21.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $2.62
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $3.00
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+11% Synergy $0.67
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Fangs Gift of Fangs
+5% Synergy $0.05
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $3.56
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Strefan, Maurer Progenitor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+23% Synergy $4.19
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+11% Synergy $2.30
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+5% Synergy $10.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+21% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.15
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+10% Synergy $0.35
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $2.05
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+5% Synergy $1.12
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $19.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $25.71
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $9.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $49.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $0.75
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $4.22
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+8% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy $1.67
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Strefan, Maurer Progenitor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+70% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+60% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+55% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+31% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+30% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+26% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+26% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+20% Synergy $0.38
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.92
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.53
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.35
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-2% Synergy $4.74
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $4.86
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-7% Synergy $5.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.83
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.17
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-11% Synergy $9.94
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-12% Synergy $6.60
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-14% Synergy $0.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-15% Synergy $13.64
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-15% Synergy $2.66
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy $22.42
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-18% Synergy $16.12
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-21% Synergy $0.69

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