Astarion, the Decadent (Commander)

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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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Mai, Scornful Striker
1.8%inclusion8 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.5%inclusion7 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
1.0%inclusion4 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.0%inclusion4 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
0.7%inclusion3 decks433 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
84%inclusion5.17K decks6.19K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.22K decks6.19K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion3.32K decks6.19K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion3.84K decks6.19K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
55%inclusion3.39K decks6.19K decks
49%synergy
Blood Tribute
50%inclusion3.08K decks6.19K decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion3.80K decks6.19K decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.22K decks6.19K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion3K decks6.19K decks
44%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.79K decks6.19K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.78K decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
59%inclusion3.66K decks6.19K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion3.42K decks6.19K decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion3.36K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3K decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion2.93K decks6.19K decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion2.78K decks6.19K decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion2.71K decks6.19K decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.66K decks6.19K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.19K decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion1.34K decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion985 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion938 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion837 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion534 decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion369 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion353 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion347 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.62K decks6.19K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.60K decks6.19K decks
29%synergy
Markov Purifier
41%inclusion2.53K decks6.19K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion1.67K decks4.18K decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.40K decks6.19K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion2.40K decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion2.06K decks5.35K decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion2.35K decks6.19K decks
27%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
37%inclusion2.27K decks6.19K decks
34%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.25K decks6.19K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.16K decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.40K decks4.12K decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion2.08K decks6.19K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
34%inclusion2.08K decks6.19K decks
31%synergy
Tithe Drinker
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.19K decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion1.70K decks5.49K decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion1.91K decks6.19K decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion1.79K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.19K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.19K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.57K decks6.19K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.19K decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion1.26K decks5.26K decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.19K decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion1.11K decks4.80K decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion1.41K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.19K decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.19K decks
17%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.19K decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.19K decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion969 decks5.25K decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion980 decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion651 decks4.12K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion961 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
15%inclusion924 decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion846 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion794 decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion351 decks2.78K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion741 decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion740 decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion718 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion710 decks6.19K decks
-4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion699 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion649 decks5.99K decks
7%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion611 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.27K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2K decks6.19K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23%inclusion1.41K decks6.19K decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion997 decks6.19K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion893 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion875 decks6.19K decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion801 decks6.19K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion777 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion573 decks5.27K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion625 decks6.19K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion615 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
9.4%inclusion584 decks6.19K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion542 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion486 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion426 decks5.48K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion418 decks6.19K decks
-14%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion391 decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion367 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.6%inclusion348 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion334 decks6.19K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion2.53K decks6.19K decks
23%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.10K decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion1.94K decks6.19K decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
31%inclusion1.76K decks5.70K decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.19K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion1K decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion994 decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion955 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion925 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion768 decks6.19K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion675 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion653 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion641 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion612 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.9%inclusion552 decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.8%inclusion544 decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion466 decks5.71K decks
4%synergy
New Blood
7.9%inclusion487 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion482 decks6.19K decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.3%inclusion452 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.1%inclusion440 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion430 decks6.19K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion370 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion353 decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion234 decks4.13K decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion312 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.20K decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.19K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.19K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.19K decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion485 decks2.18K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.19K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion825 decks5.37K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion902 decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion891 decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion809 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion779 decks6.19K decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion719 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.8%inclusion545 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.6%inclusion195 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.2%inclusion510 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.4%inclusion460 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.2%inclusion447 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.0%inclusion368 decks5.26K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion366 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion322 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion2.26K decks6.19K decks
33%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.19K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.64K decks5.26K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion1.83K decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion1.59K decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.82K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.19K decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion1.03K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion963 decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion717 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion673 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion609 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion599 decks6.19K decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.2%inclusion568 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion566 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion559 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.7%inclusion464 decks5.33K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.6%inclusion531 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.6%inclusion469 decks5.48K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.2%inclusion509 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.3%inclusion450 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion442 decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Light of Promise
5.8%inclusion361 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.6%inclusion345 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion344 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.5%inclusion343 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion343 decks6.19K decks
-12%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion326 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.19K decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1K decks6.19K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion650 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion597 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.7%inclusion541 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.2%inclusion509 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion478 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion2.53K decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.83K decks6.19K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
24%inclusion1.46K decks6.19K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion936 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion926 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion650 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion642 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion225 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion560 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.6%inclusion531 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion492 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion403 decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion323 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion319 decks6.19K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.54K decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.10K decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.68K decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion2.73K decks6.19K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.19K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.19K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion1.47K decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion871 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion771 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion712 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion411 decks5.26K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion381 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion332 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.1%inclusion314 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion314 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.12K decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.11K decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.20K decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion3.67K decks6.19K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.27K decks6.19K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.15K decks6.19K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion2.99K decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.73K decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.73K decks6.19K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.45K decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.19K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion2.36K decks6.19K decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.19K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion1.84K decks6.19K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.66K decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.19K decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.19K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.19K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.19K decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.19K decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.19K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.19K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion924 decks5.88K decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion858 decks5.72K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion894 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion876 decks6.19K decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion816 decks6.03K decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion400 decks3.41K decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.1%inclusion565 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion555 decks6.19K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion544 decks6.19K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.6%inclusion469 decks5.48K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion426 decks5.48K decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.8%inclusion480 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion474 decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion460 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
7.3%inclusion454 decks6.19K decks
-4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.5%inclusion401 decks6.19K decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.3%inclusion392 decks6.19K decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion391 decks6.19K decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion380 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.0%inclusion287 decks4.82K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion334 decks6.19K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion333 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.3%inclusion331 decks6.19K decks
0%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.3%inclusion328 decks6.19K decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion313 decks6.19K decks
2%synergy