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Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
Price tag $0.54

Legendary Creature — Vampire Noble

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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Vampires 33% Blood 11% Tokens 10% Aggro 6% Artifacts 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Strefan, Maurer Progenitor players are trying out in Blood decks.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+17% Synergy $1.71
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+9% Synergy $5.40
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+6% Synergy $12.25
Sneering Shadewriter Sneering Shadewriter
+3% Synergy $0.11
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $5.43

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's Blood builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blood theme.

Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+86% Synergy $0.32
Markov Enforcer Markov Enforcer
+85% Synergy $0.36
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+84% Synergy $0.35
Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
+84% Synergy $0.45
Bloodtithe Harvester Bloodtithe Harvester
+80% Synergy $0.30
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+80% Synergy $0.36
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+79% Synergy $0.64
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+76% Synergy $0.34
Stromkirk Captain Stromkirk Captain
+75% Synergy $1.53
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+74% Synergy $2.40

Top Cards

The staple cards most Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Blood decks run as their core.

Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+72% Synergy $0.55
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+70% Synergy $4.28
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+69% Synergy $0.45
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+66% Synergy $0.24
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+62% Synergy $0.35
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+61% Synergy $0.35
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+61% Synergy $2.43
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+60% Synergy $0.37
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
+57% Synergy $8.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Blood game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $15.83
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $69.17

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blood plan in Strefan, Maurer Progenitor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+56% Synergy $0.34
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+55% Synergy $0.37
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+54% Synergy $6.94
Falkenrath Forebear Falkenrath Forebear
+51% Synergy $0.36
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+45% Synergy $4.95
Gluttonous Guest Gluttonous Guest
+44% Synergy $0.13
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
+43% Synergy $0.55
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+42% Synergy $3.70
Scion of Opulence Scion of Opulence
+42% Synergy $0.36
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
+40% Synergy $0.27
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+39% Synergy $0.41
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $1.67
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
+37% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+36% Synergy $3.83
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+35% Synergy $9.12
Vampire Socialite Vampire Socialite
+33% Synergy $0.33
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $36.69
Falkenrath Gorger Falkenrath Gorger
+30% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Arsonist Midnight Arsonist
+28% Synergy $0.29
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+26% Synergy $10.36
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+25% Synergy $0.29
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+25% Synergy $0.98
Restless Bloodseeker Bloodsoaked Reveler Restless Bloodseeker
+25% Synergy $0.21
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+25% Synergy $0.29
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $1.59
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+24% Synergy $0.39
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+23% Synergy $36.82
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+23% Synergy $7.71
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+23% Synergy $3.76
Falkenrath Celebrants Falkenrath Celebrants
+23% Synergy $0.15
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+21% Synergy $0.35
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
+21% Synergy $0.20
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+20% Synergy $0.32
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+19% Synergy $0.20
Wedding Security Wedding Security
+19% Synergy $0.18
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+17% Synergy $0.33
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+16% Synergy $0.46
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren
+16% Synergy $4.52
Laurine, the Diversion Laurine, the Diversion
+16% Synergy $0.33
Queen's Bay Paladin Queen's Bay Paladin
+15% Synergy $0.27
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.36
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+13% Synergy $0.32
Blood Hypnotist Blood Hypnotist
+13% Synergy $0.20
Bloodcrazed Socialite Bloodcrazed Socialite
+13% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+12% Synergy $0.43
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+12% Synergy $0.30
Henrika Domnathi Henrika, Infernal Seer Henrika Domnathi
+12% Synergy $1.40
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+11% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.83
Anger Anger
-1% Synergy $0.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's Blood deck ahead.

Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
+44% Synergy $0.38
Urge to Feed Urge to Feed
+25% Synergy $0.33
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.58
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $1.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.62
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.32
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.74
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.33
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $8.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $71.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-14% Synergy $28.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-21% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blood game plan forward for Strefan, Maurer Progenitor.

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+55% Synergy $0.31
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+36% Synergy $0.36
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+35% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+30% Synergy $6.25
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+28% Synergy $1.06
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+23% Synergy $1.71
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+19% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.24
New Blood New Blood
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+12% Synergy $3.38
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+12% Synergy $0.35
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+11% Synergy $3.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.93
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $4.92
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+10% Synergy $0.96
Edgar's Awakening Edgar's Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.39
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+8% Synergy $5.01
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+7% Synergy $0.90
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+7% Synergy $1.07
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+6% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.41
Avacyn's Judgment Avacyn's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.23
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+5% Synergy $0.39
Grisly Ritual Grisly Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.17
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+4% Synergy $0.45
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.14
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.24
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $1.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.02
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $10.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Blood decks.

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+42% Synergy $0.42
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+36% Synergy $0.36
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+31% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.98
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+23% Synergy $0.19
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+22% Synergy $4.60
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+14% Synergy $0.34
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $5.75
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+11% Synergy $0.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $3.15
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $6.80
Sanguine Statuette Sanguine Statuette
+9% Synergy $0.26
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.30
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $16.96
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.39
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $10.49
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+5% Synergy $0.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $4.00
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $5.11
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $19.77
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+4% Synergy $0.15
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $14.67
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.18
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $9.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blood strategy in Strefan, Maurer Progenitor decks.

Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+56% Synergy $0.29
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+45% Synergy $0.35
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+25% Synergy $8.70
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+15% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $4.16
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+14% Synergy $40.36
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $7.95
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+11% Synergy $1.09
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+9% Synergy $0.47
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.37
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+5% Synergy $21.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $10.53
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-2% Synergy $2.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's Blood game plan.

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+28% Synergy $6.41
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+9% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Blood decks.

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+25% Synergy $1.12
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+20% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.34
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $4.31
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+7% Synergy $0.29
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $29.95
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+4% Synergy $1.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.77
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $1.77
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $34.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.64
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $7.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $28.81
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
-2% Synergy $1.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $55.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's Blood strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $2.89
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base behind Strefan, Maurer Progenitor's Blood decks.

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+80% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+59% Synergy $0.27
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+50% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+24% Synergy $1.70
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+24% Synergy $0.34
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.33
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+20% Synergy $0.41
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+16% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+14% Synergy $0.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $51.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.30
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $1.22
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+2% Synergy $7.94
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.74
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-4% Synergy $0.29
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $5.38
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $0.49
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $11.09
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-7% Synergy $10.60
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-8% Synergy $2.61
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-9% Synergy $8.71
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-10% Synergy $0.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $18.38
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-12% Synergy $0.50
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-12% Synergy $5.26
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-13% Synergy $8.55

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Strefan, Maurer Progenitor: Blood.

Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
Henrika Domnathi Henrika Domnathi
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Widow of the Realm
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
Lucius the Eternal Lucius the Eternal
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Scorpion God The Scorpion God
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Guild Artisan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Guild Artisan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Popular Entertainer Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Street Urchin Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Street Urchin
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Tavern Brawler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Vial Smasher the Fierce Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute