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Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Price tag $0.52

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

#253 Current Rank
#258 Last Week
#323 Past 2 Years

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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+12% Synergy $1.22
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+10% Synergy $17.35
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+8% Synergy $6.51
Sneering Shadewriter Sneering Shadewriter
+1% Synergy $0.14
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $7.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+83% Synergy $0.31
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+82% Synergy $0.36
Markov Enforcer Markov Enforcer
+82% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+79% Synergy $0.34
Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
+78% Synergy $0.41
Bloodtithe Harvester Bloodtithe Harvester
+77% Synergy $0.26
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+73% Synergy $0.40
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+72% Synergy $0.35
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+72% Synergy $0.54
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+72% Synergy $1.56

Top Cards

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

Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+69% Synergy $1.93
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+67% Synergy $5.32
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+65% Synergy $0.36
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+63% Synergy $0.25
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+63% Synergy $0.35
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+60% Synergy $0.33
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+60% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+20% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+0% Synergy $17.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $72.10

Creatures

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

Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+59% Synergy $2.52
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+58% Synergy $0.36
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+57% Synergy $8.08
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+55% Synergy $0.33
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+54% Synergy $6.78
Falkenrath Forebear Falkenrath Forebear
+49% Synergy $0.27
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+45% Synergy $0.78
Scion of Opulence Scion of Opulence
+43% Synergy $0.31
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
+43% Synergy $0.27
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+39% Synergy $0.34
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+38% Synergy $4.35
Gluttonous Guest Gluttonous Guest
+37% Synergy $0.08
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+36% Synergy $1.60
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+36% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+35% Synergy $2.68
Falkenrath Gorger Falkenrath Gorger
+32% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Arsonist Midnight Arsonist
+31% Synergy $0.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $1.71
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+30% Synergy $7.37
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+30% Synergy $0.34
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+28% Synergy $0.30
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+28% Synergy $0.35
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+27% Synergy $35.79
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+26% Synergy $11.94
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+26% Synergy $0.30
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+23% Synergy $0.35
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+23% Synergy $3.49
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
+23% Synergy $0.22
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+23% Synergy $38.00
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+21% Synergy $0.56
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+21% Synergy $1.29
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+20% Synergy $0.22
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+20% Synergy $7.44
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+20% Synergy $0.37
Restless Bloodseeker Bloodsoaked Reveler Restless Bloodseeker
+18% Synergy $0.15
Falkenrath Celebrants Falkenrath Celebrants
+18% Synergy $0.08
Wedding Security Wedding Security
+15% Synergy $0.09
Laurine, the Diversion Laurine, the Diversion
+15% Synergy $0.30
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+15% Synergy $4.53
Henrika Domnathi Henrika, Infernal Seer Henrika Domnathi
+15% Synergy $1.21
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.39
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+14% Synergy $0.33
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+14% Synergy $0.29
Queen's Bay Paladin Queen's Bay Paladin
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+12% Synergy $0.68
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dark Impostor Dark Impostor
+12% Synergy $0.44
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+11% Synergy $0.47
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
+10% Synergy $0.14
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+9% Synergy $5.68

Instants

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

Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+41% Synergy $0.33
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+29% Synergy $0.30
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.37
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+2% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.50
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.79
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $3.47
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.31
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $7.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $67.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $28.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+50% Synergy $0.26
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+32% Synergy $0.35
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+30% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+30% Synergy $0.34
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+24% Synergy $0.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+21% Synergy $1.53
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+16% Synergy $0.33
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.27
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+14% Synergy $3.20
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+14% Synergy $2.57
New Blood New Blood
+14% Synergy $0.36
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+11% Synergy $0.43
Edgar's Awakening Edgar's Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.20
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+10% Synergy $5.08
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+9% Synergy $16.55
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+8% Synergy $0.71
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+8% Synergy $6.11
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.26
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+6% Synergy $1.98
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+5% Synergy $0.25
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+5% Synergy $1.20
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.46
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+5% Synergy $1.69
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.45
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+4% Synergy $0.40
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Victimize Victimize
+0% Synergy $1.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $3.67
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.05
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+30% Synergy $0.37
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+29% Synergy $0.28
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.95
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+19% Synergy $0.15
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+17% Synergy $5.27
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+12% Synergy $0.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $5.12
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $4.02
Sanguine Statuette Sanguine Statuette
+8% Synergy $0.16
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.89
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+6% Synergy $0.49
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.40
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+3% Synergy $0.23
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+3% Synergy $0.21
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+3% Synergy $16.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.34
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $7.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+58% Synergy $0.31
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+49% Synergy $0.33
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+27% Synergy $11.59
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+16% Synergy $0.66
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $39.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $6.08
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $4.22
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+10% Synergy $1.60
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.41
Gift of Fangs Gift of Fangs
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+5% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $2.53
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.62
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-2% Synergy $2.25

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+28% Synergy $5.39
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+9% Synergy $2.27

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+20% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+13% Synergy $0.64
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.36
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+8% Synergy $0.26
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+4% Synergy $2.01
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.17
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $33.04
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $2.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $2.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+73% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+55% Synergy $0.27
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+49% Synergy $0.67
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+25% Synergy $0.52
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+23% Synergy $0.68
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+21% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+18% Synergy $0.29
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+15% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.45
Mount Doom Mount Doom
0% Synergy $8.35
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.79
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $8.69
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $5.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.16
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-8% Synergy $0.30
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-9% Synergy $1.86
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-10% Synergy $11.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-10% Synergy $0.97
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-11% Synergy $8.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $17.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-13% Synergy $10.00
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-13% Synergy $3.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-14% Synergy $31.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-16% Synergy $0.53

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