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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Scheming Silvertongue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Pox Plague
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
4.6%inclusion8 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Foot Headquarters
4.4%inclusion33 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
2.5%inclusion20 decks801 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.46K decks6.59K decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.49K decks6.59K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion3.51K decks6.59K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion4.12K decks6.59K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion3.58K decks6.59K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion4.11K decks6.59K decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.51K decks6.59K decks
47%synergy
Blood Tribute
48%inclusion3.19K decks6.59K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
47%inclusion3.12K decks6.59K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.96K decks6.59K decks
40%synergy
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Mortify
61%inclusion4.05K decks6.59K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion4.04K decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.72K decks6.59K decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion3.72K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3.19K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion3.01K decks6.59K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion2.94K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.92K decks6.59K decks
27%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.82K decks6.59K decks
38%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.77K decks6.59K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.77K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion1.41K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion901 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion597 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion395 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion393 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion381 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.76K decks6.59K decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion2.75K decks6.59K decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion2.11K decks5.24K decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2.53K decks6.31K decks
28%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion2.63K decks6.59K decks
37%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.58K decks6.59K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.48K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.38K decks6.59K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion2.38K decks6.59K decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
35%inclusion2.31K decks6.59K decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.30K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.77K decks5.18K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.20K decks6.59K decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.59K decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
30%inclusion2K decks6.59K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion1.93K decks6.43K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion1.92K decks6.59K decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
27%inclusion1.80K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion1.79K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion1.75K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion1.73K decks6.59K decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.59K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion1.64K decks6.59K decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.59K decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.59K decks
19%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion1.28K decks5.80K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion1.27K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.59K decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.19K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion785 decks5.18K decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion932 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion918 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion861 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion824 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion796 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion793 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion473 decks3.95K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion781 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion756 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion708 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion687 decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
10%inclusion671 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion2.48K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.85K decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.59K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.59K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion916 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion909 decks6.59K decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion873 decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion798 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion640 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion639 decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.5%inclusion625 decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion622 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.2%inclusion607 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion524 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion481 decks6.43K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.3%inclusion483 decks6.59K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
5.9%inclusion392 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion390 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion351 decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion347 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion2.64K decks6.59K decks
22%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.23K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion2K decks6.59K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.27K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion979 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion794 decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion730 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion650 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion632 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Death Grasp
9.0%inclusion592 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.5%inclusion562 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.3%inclusion549 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
New Blood
8.0%inclusion529 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion523 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion514 decks6.59K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion506 decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.9%inclusion452 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.6%inclusion434 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion401 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion366 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion269 decks5.19K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.35K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion2.26K decks6.59K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion2.06K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion1.65K decks6.59K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion818 decks3.40K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.59K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion914 decks6.33K decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion916 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion908 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion818 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion809 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion789 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion333 decks3.48K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.2%inclusion608 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion545 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.5%inclusion497 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion420 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.7%inclusion440 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion387 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion2.29K decks6.59K decks
32%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.90K decks6.22K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.92K decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion1.87K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion1.54K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.33K decks5.82K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.59K decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion987 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion972 decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion741 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion658 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion641 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.9%inclusion589 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion589 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.6%inclusion540 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.5%inclusion561 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.4%inclusion551 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.2%inclusion543 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion524 decks6.43K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion528 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion503 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion457 decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion388 decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.8%inclusion381 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion370 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.3%inclusion350 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion348 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.1%inclusion337 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion1.47K decks6.59K decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion716 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion637 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.4%inclusion553 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.4%inclusion490 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion490 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion2.72K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2.66K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.99K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.51K decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion984 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion966 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion361 decks3.48K decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion665 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion655 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion586 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion541 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion517 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion414 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.89K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.39K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.90K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion2.95K decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.59K decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion2.01K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion1.54K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion942 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion783 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion713 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion480 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion369 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion344 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.53K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.51K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.54K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3.98K decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.49K decks6.59K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.36K decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion3.11K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.90K decks6.59K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.88K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion2.60K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion2.58K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion2.54K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion2.07K decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion1.83K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.76K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.18K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.59K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.15K decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion1.08K decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion952 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion922 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion907 decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion610 decks4.55K decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion861 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.4%inclusion621 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion577 decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion574 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion524 decks6.43K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion504 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.6%inclusion499 decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion481 decks6.43K decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.1%inclusion468 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion465 decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion433 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.0%inclusion394 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.8%inclusion381 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.8%inclusion335 decks5.82K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion379 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion351 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion351 decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion349 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy