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
2.9%inclusion24 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
2.4%inclusion20 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
1.9%inclusion15 decks797 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.0%inclusion8 decks797 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
0.7%inclusion6 decks812 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.28K decks6.32K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.32K decks6.32K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion3.38K decks6.32K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion3.91K decks6.32K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
55%inclusion3.46K decks6.32K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion3.89K decks6.32K decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
49%inclusion3.12K decks6.32K decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.31K decks6.32K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion3.05K decks6.32K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.84K decks6.32K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.87K decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion3.77K decks6.32K decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.52K decks6.32K decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion3.48K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion3.07K decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion2.96K decks6.32K decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.81K decks6.32K decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion2.78K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion2.73K decks6.32K decks
28%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.70K decks6.32K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.32K decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion958 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion856 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion557 decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion382 decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.8%inclusion365 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion362 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.66K decks6.32K decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.32K decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.32K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion1.77K decks4.44K decks
30%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.47K decks6.32K decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion2.17K decks5.60K decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.43K decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion2.37K decks6.32K decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.29K decks6.32K decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion2.29K decks6.32K decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.23K decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.49K decks4.38K decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion2.11K decks6.32K decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Tithe Drinker
31%inclusion1.99K decks6.32K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion1.76K decks5.74K decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.32K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.32K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.66K decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.32K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion1.52K decks6.32K decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion1.30K decks5.51K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion1.16K decks5.06K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.32K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.32K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.32K decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.32K decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.32K decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion1K decks5.51K decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion694 decks4.38K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion946 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion909 decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion874 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion798 decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion376 decks3.06K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion763 decks6.32K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion761 decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion732 decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion724 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion706 decks6.32K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion673 decks6.24K decks
7%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion620 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.32K decks6.32K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.05K decks6.32K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.32K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.32K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion907 decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion893 decks6.32K decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion834 decks6.32K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion778 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion595 decks5.52K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion624 decks6.32K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion615 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion612 decks6.32K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion560 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion499 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion442 decks5.73K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion425 decks6.32K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion400 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion377 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.4%inclusion341 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion338 decks6.32K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion2.59K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.15K decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
31%inclusion1.83K decks5.95K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion1.52K decks6.32K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.32K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.32K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion984 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion939 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion767 decks6.32K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion692 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion652 decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion652 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion617 decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.9%inclusion564 decks6.32K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.7%inclusion553 decks6.32K decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion486 decks5.96K decks
4%synergy
New Blood
8.0%inclusion508 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion493 decks6.32K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion451 decks6.32K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.1%inclusion450 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.0%inclusion443 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion383 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion246 decks4.39K decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.5%inclusion349 decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.25K decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.32K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.32K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion555 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.32K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.32K decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion851 decks5.63K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion914 decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion890 decks6.32K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion813 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion783 decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion742 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.0%inclusion566 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion222 decks2.56K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion525 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion464 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.3%inclusion460 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion383 decks5.51K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion378 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion325 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.32K decks
33%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.32K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.70K decks5.51K decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.84K decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.18K decks5.08K decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.32K decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion966 decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion722 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion672 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion630 decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion601 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion573 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion571 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.0%inclusion568 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.8%inclusion492 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion487 decks5.73K decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.4%inclusion532 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion512 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.2%inclusion457 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion446 decks6.32K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.8%inclusion364 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion353 decks6.32K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.6%inclusion352 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion352 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.5%inclusion345 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion332 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.32K decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.32K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion669 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.3%inclusion587 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion564 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.9%inclusion502 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion487 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion2.57K decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2.56K decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.87K decks6.32K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.32K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.32K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion955 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion932 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion649 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion642 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion258 decks2.56K decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion565 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.4%inclusion534 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion496 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion404 decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.1%inclusion322 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion321 decks6.32K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.65K decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.20K decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.74K decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion2.80K decks6.32K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion2K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion1.97K decks6.32K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion897 decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion777 decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion717 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion427 decks5.51K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion389 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion340 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.1%inclusion322 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.0%inclusion318 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.26K decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.24K decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.32K decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3.77K decks6.32K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.35K decks6.32K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.21K decks6.32K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion3.04K decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.80K decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.78K decks6.32K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion2.43K decks6.32K decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion2.41K decks6.32K decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.32K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.32K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.32K decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.32K decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.32K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.19K decks6.32K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.32K decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.32K decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.32K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.32K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion964 decks6.13K decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion891 decks5.97K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion903 decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion886 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion855 decks6.28K decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion441 decks3.68K decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.2%inclusion583 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion575 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion558 decks6.32K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion487 decks5.73K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion442 decks5.73K decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion482 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.6%inclusion481 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
7.4%inclusion468 decks6.32K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion463 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.4%inclusion405 decks6.32K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.3%inclusion400 decks6.32K decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion388 decks6.32K decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.0%inclusion381 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.0%inclusion304 decks5.08K decks
3%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.4%inclusion342 decks6.32K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion338 decks6.32K decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.3%inclusion337 decks6.32K decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion336 decks6.32K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion326 decks6.32K decks
3%synergy