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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

#415 Current Rank
#438 Last Week
#357 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.

Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.40
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
-1% Synergy $0.41
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $17.91
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
-2% Synergy $0.88
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
-4% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+85% Synergy $0.17
Markov Enforcer Markov Enforcer
+84% Synergy $0.27
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+83% Synergy $0.14
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+81% Synergy $0.15
Bloodtithe Harvester Bloodtithe Harvester
+78% Synergy $0.11
Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
+78% Synergy $0.38
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+75% Synergy $0.19
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+75% Synergy $0.58
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+74% Synergy $3.07
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+73% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+72% Synergy $0.51
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+69% Synergy $6.75
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+67% Synergy $0.24
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+66% Synergy $0.12
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+66% Synergy $0.14
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+63% Synergy $0.28
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+63% Synergy $2.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+24% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+23% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $12.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

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

Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+59% Synergy $0.15
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+59% Synergy $6.28
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+57% Synergy $0.16
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+56% Synergy $5.24
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+54% Synergy $0.21
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+49% Synergy $0.64
Falkenrath Forebear Falkenrath Forebear
+49% Synergy $0.16
Scion of Opulence Scion of Opulence
+47% Synergy $0.23
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
+45% Synergy $0.29
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+43% Synergy $0.29
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+38% Synergy $1.61
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+36% Synergy $0.26
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+35% Synergy $4.27
Gluttonous Guest Gluttonous Guest
+35% Synergy $0.03
Falkenrath Gorger Falkenrath Gorger
+35% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Arsonist Midnight Arsonist
+35% Synergy $0.17
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+33% Synergy $0.63
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+33% Synergy $0.12
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+31% Synergy $0.18
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+31% Synergy $0.25
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+30% Synergy $0.13
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+28% Synergy $0.85
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+28% Synergy $6.79
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+26% Synergy $0.39
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+24% Synergy $7.48
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+23% Synergy $0.23
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+23% Synergy $0.20
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.45
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+22% Synergy $1.34
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
+22% Synergy $0.06
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+21% Synergy $33.96
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+21% Synergy $2.92
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+19% Synergy $30.71
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+19% Synergy $7.35
Falkenrath Celebrants Falkenrath Celebrants
+18% Synergy $0.05
Restless Bloodseeker Bloodsoaked Reveler Restless Bloodseeker
+18% Synergy $0.10
Henrika Domnathi Henrika, Infernal Seer Henrika Domnathi
+17% Synergy $1.18
Laurine, the Diversion Laurine, the Diversion
+17% Synergy $0.13
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+15% Synergy $0.44
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+15% Synergy $0.20
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+15% Synergy $0.16
Wedding Security Wedding Security
+15% Synergy $0.14
Queen's Bay Paladin Queen's Bay Paladin
+15% Synergy $0.09
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+14% Synergy $5.32
Dark Impostor Dark Impostor
+14% Synergy $0.38
Crimson Honor Guard Crimson Honor Guard
+13% Synergy $0.13
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+13% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+12% Synergy $0.51
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+12% Synergy $0.08
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+10% Synergy $6.46

Instants

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

Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+39% Synergy $0.21
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+31% Synergy $0.22
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.50
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.53
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+3% Synergy $1.27
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+2% Synergy $0.16
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.17
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $2.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $6.16
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $62.01
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-14% Synergy $21.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-21% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+51% Synergy $0.10
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+36% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+34% Synergy $0.24
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+28% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+25% Synergy $2.27
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+24% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+19% Synergy $0.26
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $3.60
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+17% Synergy $0.36
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+13% Synergy $0.24
New Blood New Blood
+13% Synergy $0.16
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+12% Synergy $2.92
Edgar's Awakening Edgar's Awakening
+12% Synergy $0.10
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $10.22
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+10% Synergy $0.08
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+9% Synergy $0.39
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.18
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+8% Synergy $4.71
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+6% Synergy $0.08
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+6% Synergy $0.34
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+6% Synergy $1.55
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+5% Synergy $0.40
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+4% Synergy $0.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $2.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $6.86
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+31% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+28% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.58
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+26% Synergy $0.33
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+19% Synergy $0.09
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $8.77
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+14% Synergy $0.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.39
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $2.21
Sanguine Statuette Sanguine Statuette
+8% Synergy $0.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.70
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+6% Synergy $0.43
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.60
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $14.62
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-2% Synergy $9.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+60% Synergy $0.19
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+50% Synergy $0.39
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+31% Synergy $10.84
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+19% Synergy $0.52
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+14% Synergy $16.80
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $3.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+12% Synergy $6.46
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+11% Synergy $3.71
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Fangs Gift of Fangs
+6% Synergy $0.05
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $1.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $13.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.86

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+25% Synergy $4.58
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+10% Synergy $1.92

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+21% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.11
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.26
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+10% Synergy $1.21
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+9% Synergy $0.14
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+5% Synergy $1.87
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $27.86
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $1.40
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $6.32
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+7% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-9% Synergy $2.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.72

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+71% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+57% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+53% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+28% Synergy $0.35
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+28% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+24% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+21% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+18% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.12
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $42.67
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.06
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-1% Synergy $6.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-4% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.97
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $5.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.09
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.24
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-10% Synergy $1.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-11% Synergy $10.27
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-12% Synergy $9.02
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-15% Synergy $15.26
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-15% Synergy $2.38
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-17% Synergy $8.70
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-17% Synergy $22.01
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-19% Synergy $0.52

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