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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Mai, Scornful Striker
3.1%inclusion30 decks956 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
2.5%inclusion24 decks956 decks
1%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
1.9%inclusion17 decks918 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.5%inclusion14 decks918 decks
-2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
1.0%inclusion2 decks202 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.15K decks6.18K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.21K decks6.18K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion3.31K decks6.18K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion3.82K decks6.18K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion3.37K decks6.18K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion3.82K decks6.18K decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
49%inclusion3.03K decks6.18K decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.22K decks6.18K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion2.98K decks6.18K decks
44%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.76K decks6.18K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.78K decks6.18K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion3.70K decks6.18K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.44K decks6.18K decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion3.41K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion3K decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion2.87K decks6.18K decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.75K decks6.18K decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion2.74K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion2.64K decks6.18K decks
28%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.64K decks6.18K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.64K decks6.18K decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1K decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion935 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion841 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion550 decks6.18K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion376 decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion363 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion351 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.58K decks6.18K decks
33%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.58K decks6.18K decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.18K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion1.79K decks4.46K decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.42K decks6.18K decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion2.17K decks5.55K decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.36K decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion2.29K decks6.18K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.23K decks6.18K decks
30%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion2.21K decks6.18K decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.17K decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.50K decks4.41K decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.06K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion2.04K decks6.18K decks
31%synergy
Tithe Drinker
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.18K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion1.74K decks5.67K decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion1.87K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.18K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.55K decks6.18K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.18K decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion1.28K decks5.46K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion1.16K decks5.03K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.18K decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.18K decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.18K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.18K decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.22K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion1.21K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion982 decks5.46K decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion702 decks4.40K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion913 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion875 decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion854 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion766 decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion386 decks3.15K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion752 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion743 decks6.18K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion718 decks6.18K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion709 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion681 decks6.18K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion652 decks6.14K decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion612 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.28K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.18K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.18K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.18K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion987 decks6.18K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion885 decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion881 decks6.18K decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion817 decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion759 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion583 decks5.47K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion608 decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion602 decks6.18K decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion597 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion551 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion496 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion438 decks5.66K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion422 decks6.18K decks
-14%synergy
Return to Dust
6.2%inclusion385 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion367 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.5%inclusion340 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion331 decks6.18K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion2.53K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.10K decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
31%inclusion1.80K decks5.87K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion1.48K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1.02K decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.18K decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion983 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion983 decks6.18K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion972 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion915 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion747 decks6.18K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion682 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion636 decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion616 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
9.5%inclusion585 decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
8.7%inclusion540 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.7%inclusion537 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion478 decks5.87K decks
4%synergy
New Blood
8.1%inclusion499 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion480 decks6.18K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion450 decks6.18K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.1%inclusion437 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.9%inclusion429 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion372 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion347 decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion245 decks4.41K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.21K decks6.18K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion2.15K decks6.18K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion1.97K decks6.18K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion1.57K decks6.18K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion576 decks2.56K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.18K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion835 decks5.57K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion878 decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion864 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion795 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion758 decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion735 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.0%inclusion558 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.9%inclusion236 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion515 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.4%inclusion457 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.1%inclusion437 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion378 decks5.46K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion363 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion317 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion2.21K decks6.18K decks
33%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion1.94K decks6.18K decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.68K decks5.46K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.17K decks5.05K decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.18K decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion979 decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion939 decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion699 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion657 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion616 decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
9.4%inclusion581 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion555 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.8%inclusion545 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.8%inclusion544 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.8%inclusion486 decks5.53K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion479 decks5.66K decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.4%inclusion521 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.9%inclusion491 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.2%inclusion447 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.0%inclusion431 decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.7%inclusion350 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion348 decks6.18K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.6%inclusion347 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.4%inclusion336 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.4%inclusion333 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion322 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.18K decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion999 decks6.18K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion665 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.2%inclusion568 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion561 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.8%inclusion483 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion468 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion2.52K decks6.18K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.84K decks6.18K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.18K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.18K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion934 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion911 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion635 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion271 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion628 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion556 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.5%inclusion526 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion483 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion398 decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion314 decks6.18K decks
-7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion311 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.52K decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.08K decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.65K decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion2.74K decks6.18K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion1.95K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.18K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion1.45K decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.18K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion875 decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion753 decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion687 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion429 decks5.46K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion369 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion333 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.1%inclusion314 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion312 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.11K decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.10K decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.20K decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion3.67K decks6.18K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.29K decks6.18K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.14K decks6.18K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion2.97K decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.74K decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.71K decks6.18K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.44K decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion2.37K decks6.18K decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion2.37K decks6.18K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.18K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion1.87K decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.18K decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.18K decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.34K decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.18K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.18K decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.18K decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.18K decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.18K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion947 decks6.04K decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion873 decks5.88K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion888 decks6.18K decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion856 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion848 decks6.17K decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion451 decks3.76K decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.3%inclusion572 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion560 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.9%inclusion550 decks6.18K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion479 decks5.66K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion438 decks5.66K decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.7%inclusion475 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.5%inclusion466 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion465 decks6.18K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion450 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.5%inclusion399 decks6.18K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.3%inclusion390 decks6.18K decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.2%inclusion380 decks6.18K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.1%inclusion307 decks5.05K decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.0%inclusion373 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.4%inclusion332 decks6.18K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion331 decks6.18K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion330 decks6.18K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion326 decks6.18K decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.2%inclusion324 decks6.18K decks
0%synergy