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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
1.4%inclusion11 decks814 decks
-2%synergy
Foot Headquarters
1.2%inclusion2 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
1.2%inclusion9 decks780 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.1%inclusion9 decks805 decks
-1%synergy
Liminal Hold
1.0%inclusion8 decks780 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.30K decks6.39K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.35K decks6.39K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion3.43K decks6.39K decks
51%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion3.97K decks6.39K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion3.47K decks6.39K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion3.98K decks6.39K decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
49%inclusion3.11K decks6.39K decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.36K decks6.39K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion3.05K decks6.39K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.86K decks6.39K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.91K decks6.39K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion3.88K decks6.39K decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.58K decks6.39K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion3.58K decks6.39K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3.08K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion2.94K decks6.39K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion2.85K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.83K decks6.39K decks
26%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.73K decks6.39K decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion2.71K decks6.39K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.72K decks6.39K decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion1.37K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion977 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion883 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion577 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion388 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion382 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion364 decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.67K decks6.39K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.67K decks6.39K decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion2.58K decks6.39K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion1.95K decks4.86K decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2.35K decks5.94K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.51K decks6.39K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.43K decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion2.33K decks6.39K decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.32K decks6.39K decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
35%inclusion2.25K decks6.39K decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.23K decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.63K decks4.81K decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.13K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion2.09K decks6.39K decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.39K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion1.84K decks6.06K decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion1.91K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion1.74K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion1.70K decks6.39K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.69K decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.61K decks6.39K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion1.57K decks6.39K decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion1.36K decks5.85K decks
13%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.39K decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion1.22K decks5.43K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.39K decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.39K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.39K decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion1.04K decks5.85K decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion747 decks4.80K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion922 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion898 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion860 decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion787 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion779 decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion770 decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion425 decks3.57K decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion749 decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion734 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion686 decks6.39K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion673 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion652 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.37K decks6.39K decks
13%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.05K decks6.39K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.80K decks6.39K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.39K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.39K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion903 decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion901 decks6.39K decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion839 decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion791 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion615 decks5.86K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion622 decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion614 decks6.39K decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion611 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion579 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion514 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion458 decks6.05K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.0%inclusion447 decks6.39K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion392 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion384 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.4%inclusion343 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion341 decks6.39K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion2.60K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.17K decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion2K decks6.39K decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.26K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion1.50K decks6.39K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion1K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion960 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion778 decks6.39K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion709 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion644 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion632 decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Death Grasp
9.2%inclusion587 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.6%inclusion552 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.6%inclusion551 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
New Blood
8.1%inclusion515 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion501 decks6.26K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion490 decks6.39K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.5%inclusion478 decks6.39K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.1%inclusion455 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.8%inclusion433 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion386 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion360 decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion254 decks4.82K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.29K decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion2.21K decks6.39K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion2K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.39K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion705 decks3K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.39K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion879 decks5.96K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion890 decks6.39K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion888 decks6.39K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion811 decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion779 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion772 decks6.39K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.5%inclusion292 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.2%inclusion586 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion533 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.5%inclusion478 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion406 decks5.85K decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.8%inclusion437 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.8%inclusion373 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion2.25K decks6.39K decks
32%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.39K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.79K decks5.85K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.87K decks6.39K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion1.75K decks6.39K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion1.48K decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.25K decks5.45K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.39K decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion974 decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion963 decks6.39K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion723 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion650 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion629 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion580 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
9.1%inclusion579 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.7%inclusion556 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.6%inclusion508 decks5.92K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion546 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.4%inclusion538 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion497 decks6.05K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion515 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.3%inclusion470 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion440 decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.8%inclusion368 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion368 decks6.39K decks
-12%synergy
Light of Promise
5.5%inclusion352 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion350 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.2%inclusion335 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion335 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.39K decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.39K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion700 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.4%inclusion601 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.8%inclusion563 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.7%inclusion493 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.5%inclusion478 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion2.61K decks6.39K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2.59K decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.91K decks6.39K decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.21K decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.39K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion965 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion948 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion317 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion648 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion642 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion578 decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.4%inclusion535 decks6.39K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion502 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion407 decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion321 decks6.39K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.72K decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.24K decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.78K decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion2.85K decks6.39K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion1.99K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion1.97K decks6.39K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion1.50K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.39K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion911 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion771 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion705 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion455 decks5.85K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion371 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion338 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.33K decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.31K decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.38K decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3.83K decks6.39K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.42K decks6.39K decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.26K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion3.05K decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.83K decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.82K decks6.39K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.54K decks6.39K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion2.47K decks6.39K decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion2.46K decks6.39K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion2K decks6.39K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion1.95K decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion1.75K decks6.39K decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.73K decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion1.37K decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.39K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.39K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.39K decks
-12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.39K decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.39K decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion916 decks6.27K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion907 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion885 decks6.39K decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion871 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion518 decks4.17K decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.4%inclusion604 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion574 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.9%inclusion568 decks6.39K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion497 decks6.05K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion484 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.6%inclusion458 decks6.05K decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion478 decks6.39K decks
-4%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.4%inclusion473 decks6.39K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion458 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion423 decks6.39K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.2%inclusion397 decks6.39K decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.0%inclusion324 decks5.45K decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion380 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion378 decks6.39K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion341 decks6.39K decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion341 decks6.39K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion335 decks6.39K decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.1%inclusion327 decks6.39K decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.1%inclusion327 decks6.39K decks
0%synergy