Astarion, the Decadent (Commander)

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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
2.9%inclusion18 decks615 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.8%inclusion11 decks615 decks
1%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
1.6%inclusion9 decks576 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.2%inclusion7 decks576 decks
-1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
0.7%inclusion4 decks569 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
84%inclusion5.23K decks6.26K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.26K decks6.26K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion3.35K decks6.26K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion3.88K decks6.26K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
55%inclusion3.43K decks6.26K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion3.85K decks6.26K decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
50%inclusion3.11K decks6.26K decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.27K decks6.26K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion3.02K decks6.26K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.81K decks6.26K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.84K decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
59%inclusion3.71K decks6.26K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion3.46K decks6.26K decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion3.41K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3.03K decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion2.94K decks6.26K decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion2.80K decks6.26K decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion2.73K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion2.72K decks6.26K decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.26K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.26K decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion996 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion948 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion847 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion543 decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion371 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion355 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion351 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.63K decks6.26K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.63K decks6.26K decks
29%synergy
Markov Purifier
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.26K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion1.71K decks4.29K decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.44K decks6.26K decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion2.11K decks5.45K decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion2.42K decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion2.35K decks6.26K decks
27%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
37%inclusion2.29K decks6.26K decks
34%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.26K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.23K decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
34%inclusion2.10K decks6.26K decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion2.10K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Tithe Drinker
32%inclusion1.97K decks6.26K decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion1.73K decks5.59K decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion1.80K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.26K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.64K decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.58K decks6.26K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion1.28K decks5.36K decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.26K decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion1.13K decks4.91K decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.26K decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.26K decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion986 decks5.36K decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion675 decks4.22K decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion995 decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion955 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
15%inclusion921 decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion855 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion794 decks6.26K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion358 decks2.89K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion746 decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion743 decks6.26K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion721 decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion711 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion709 decks6.26K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion657 decks6.10K decks
7%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion618 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.29K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.03K decks6.26K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.76K decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23%inclusion1.41K decks6.26K decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.26K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion901 decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion888 decks6.26K decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion813 decks6.26K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion783 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion582 decks5.37K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion630 decks6.26K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion618 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion601 decks6.26K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion548 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion492 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion433 decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion423 decks6.26K decks
-14%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion397 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion372 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.5%inclusion347 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion337 decks6.26K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion2.55K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.12K decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
31%inclusion1.79K decks5.80K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1K decks6.26K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion967 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion936 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion769 decks6.26K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion681 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion652 decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion647 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion620 decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.0%inclusion560 decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.8%inclusion550 decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion475 decks5.81K decks
4%synergy
New Blood
7.9%inclusion494 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion489 decks6.26K decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.2%inclusion451 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.1%inclusion442 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion439 decks6.26K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion373 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion355 decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion237 decks4.24K decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion313 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.23K decks6.26K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.26K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion2K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.26K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion512 decks2.30K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.26K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion837 decks5.48K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion915 decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion906 decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion812 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion784 decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion734 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.9%inclusion557 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.6%inclusion205 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion519 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.4%inclusion461 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.2%inclusion453 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.0%inclusion375 decks5.36K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion367 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion325 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.26K decks
33%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion1.97K decks6.26K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.67K decks5.36K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.84K decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.93K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.26K decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion972 decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion719 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion674 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion621 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion602 decks6.26K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.2%inclusion574 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion570 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion565 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.7%inclusion473 decks5.44K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.5%inclusion532 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion475 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.2%inclusion514 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.3%inclusion456 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion450 decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Light of Promise
5.8%inclusion361 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.6%inclusion349 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion347 decks6.26K decks
-12%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion346 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.5%inclusion344 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion329 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.26K decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.26K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion662 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion597 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.8%inclusion548 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.1%inclusion509 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion481 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2.53K decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.86K decks6.26K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion945 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion927 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion653 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion641 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion238 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion569 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.6%inclusion537 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion498 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion407 decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion324 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion322 decks6.26K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.60K decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.15K decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.71K decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion2.77K decks6.26K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion1.98K decks6.26K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.26K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion885 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion776 decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion716 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion417 decks5.36K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion385 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion335 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.1%inclusion317 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion316 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.19K decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.17K decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.27K decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3.72K decks6.26K decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.30K decks6.26K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.18K decks6.26K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion3.01K decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.76K decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.76K decks6.26K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.48K decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion2.41K decks6.26K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion2.39K decks6.26K decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion2K decks6.26K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion1.88K decks6.26K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.26K decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.26K decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.26K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.26K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.26K decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.26K decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.26K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.26K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion941 decks5.99K decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion871 decks5.82K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion906 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion881 decks6.26K decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion832 decks6.13K decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion415 decks3.52K decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.2%inclusion575 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion562 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion549 decks6.26K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion475 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.8%inclusion485 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion433 decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion478 decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion465 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
7.4%inclusion462 decks6.26K decks
-4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.5%inclusion404 decks6.26K decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.3%inclusion397 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion393 decks6.26K decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion381 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.0%inclusion294 decks4.93K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion339 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion337 decks6.26K decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.4%inclusion335 decks6.26K decks
0%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.3%inclusion330 decks6.26K decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion321 decks6.26K decks
2%synergy