Best Commander for Vampire Tribal?

Commander Deck Help forum

Posted on Feb. 19, 2016, 11:28 p.m. by RazortoothMtg

Working on a vampire tribal EDH, mostly because of a signed + foil Captivating Vampire and Bloodlord of Vaasgoth, but didn't know what would be best for the commander.

Olivia Voldaren vs. Anowon, the Ruin Sage

Perpetual says... #2

Olivia for access to red vampires, Garza Zol, Plague Queen if you also want to splash blue, Maybe Tariel, Reckoner of Souls if you want Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter and the B/W version(s) of Sorin in your deck.

February 19, 2016 11:38 p.m.

Olivia Voldaren all the way because her abilities are much more versatile than Anowon plus she gives you access to an additional color which is great with vampires.

Plus if you give her deathtouch she becomes a 2 mana "kill target creature".

February 19, 2016 11:45 p.m.

Aztraeuz says... #4

Olivia Voldaren is by far the best Vampire tribal Commander imo.

If you absolutely must go three colors, Garza Zol, Plague Queen is probably the best option. Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge is another option but a different kind of strategy.

A good combo for 3 colors is Artificial Evolution + Conspiracy + Rooftop Storm . Use Artificial Evolution to change the creature type text on Rooftop Storm to Vampires and everything is cast for free.

Olivia is still the absolute best for Vampire Tribal though.

February 20, 2016 12:07 a.m. Edited.

clayperce says... #5

For an interesting view of what the rest of the world is playing ...

February 20, 2016 12:10 a.m.

JohnnyBaggins says... #6

I like Vish Kal just because you get access to my favourite vampires, Sorin, Solemn Visitor and Blood Baron of Vizkopa.

February 20, 2016 1:01 a.m.

Anowon, the Ruin Sage is great in the 99, but Olivia is a much better commander.

February 20, 2016 2:25 a.m.

Remyth says... #8

I would absolutely vote for Olivia Voldaren. She is a beast. Anowon, the Ruin Sage is a great card and worth having in the deck, but not as strong of a commander. Plus, access to some of the red vampires such as Stromkirk Captain and Rakish Heir is a definite positive.

February 20, 2016 4:41 a.m.

CChaos says... #9

I think Anowon would be the best option if you were going mono black (what I plan to do).

February 20, 2016 9:16 a.m.

scopesightzx says... #10

If you're considering mono black, I'd recommend Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief. She works in a similar regard to Olivia in that she can kill creatures easily, however she gets huge bonuses to power out of nowhere, and can close games out easily.

February 20, 2016 10:48 a.m.

Kala says... #11

I'd say either Olivia, Anowon, or Drana. Drana isn't as good in some respects, but she's a flavorful commander.

February 20, 2016 11:38 a.m.

This discussion has been closed