Olivia Voldaren
Flying {1}{R}: Olivia Voldaren deals 1 damage to another target creature. That creature becomes a Vampire in addition to its other types. Put a +1/+1 counter on Olivia Voldaren. {3}{B}{B}: Gain control of target Vampire for as long as you control Olivia Voldaren.
How Olivia Voldaren decks play in EDH
Olivia Voldaren is a Rakdos commander in black and red costing 2BR, and its legendary creature - vampire line shapes the whole deck around it. It cares about +1/+1 counters, so counter-doubling effects and creatures that grow on their own carry the deck. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Olivia Voldaren decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $66.14Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (3)
Removal (1)
Creatures (13)
Synergy & payoffs (3)
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What colours can I use in a Olivia Voldaren deck?
Olivia Voldaren has a Rakdos colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Olivia Voldaren?
The cards played most often in Olivia Voldaren decks include Avacyn, Angel of Horror, Lich's Relic, My Precious // Allure of Power. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Olivia Voldaren deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $66.14 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Olivia Voldaren deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.