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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Headquarters
2.8%inclusion13 decks469 decks
0%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
1.7%inclusion9 decks523 decks
-1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
1.6%inclusion14 decks874 decks
1%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
1.4%inclusion12 decks883 decks
0%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
1.2%inclusion13 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.38K decks6.49K decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.42K decks6.49K decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion3.46K decks6.49K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion4.04K decks6.49K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion3.53K decks6.49K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion4.04K decks6.49K decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.43K decks6.49K decks
47%synergy
Blood Tribute
48%inclusion3.14K decks6.49K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
47%inclusion3.07K decks6.49K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.91K decks6.49K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion3.98K decks6.49K decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion3.97K decks6.49K decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.65K decks6.49K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion3.64K decks6.49K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3.14K decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion2.97K decks6.49K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion2.89K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.87K decks6.49K decks
26%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.77K decks6.49K decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion2.72K decks6.49K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.74K decks6.49K decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion1.39K decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion990 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion894 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion585 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion394 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion386 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion374 decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.71K decks6.49K decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.71K decks6.49K decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion2.03K decks5.05K decks
31%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion2.60K decks6.49K decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2.44K decks6.12K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.54K decks6.49K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.44K decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion2.36K decks6.49K decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.34K decks6.49K decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
35%inclusion2.28K decks6.49K decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.26K decks6.49K decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.70K decks4.99K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.17K decks6.49K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion2.10K decks6.49K decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.49K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion1.89K decks6.25K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion1.92K decks6.49K decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion1.78K decks6.49K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion1.76K decks6.49K decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion1.72K decks6.49K decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion1.71K decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.63K decks6.49K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion1.60K decks6.49K decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.04K decks
13%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.49K decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.49K decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion1.25K decks5.61K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.49K decks
14%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion1.26K decks6.49K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.49K decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.04K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion766 decks4.99K decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion926 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion903 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion860 decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion796 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion787 decks6.49K decks
9%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion787 decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion449 decks3.76K decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion763 decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion748 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion682 decks6.49K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion677 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
10%inclusion670 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion2.42K decks6.49K decks
13%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.08K decks6.49K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.82K decks6.49K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.49K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.49K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion908 decks6.49K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion907 decks6.49K decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion854 decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion788 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion630 decks6.05K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion625 decks6.49K decks
-13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion623 decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion617 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion593 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion514 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion467 decks6.24K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion459 decks6.49K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion397 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion392 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion345 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion344 decks6.49K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion2.61K decks6.49K decks
22%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.20K decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion2.02K decks6.49K decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion1.95K decks6.44K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion1.51K decks6.49K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.26K decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion1K decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion975 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion787 decks6.49K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion722 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion644 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion632 decks6.49K decks
9%synergy
Death Grasp
9.0%inclusion586 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.7%inclusion563 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.4%inclusion546 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
New Blood
7.9%inclusion515 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion511 decks6.45K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion498 decks6.49K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion497 decks6.49K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.8%inclusion444 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.7%inclusion434 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion389 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion368 decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion262 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.32K decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion2.23K decks6.49K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.49K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion1.63K decks6.49K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion763 decks3.20K decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.49K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.49K decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion901 decks6.14K decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion898 decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion894 decks6.49K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion807 decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion801 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion782 decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion313 decks3.28K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.3%inclusion600 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion541 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.4%inclusion482 decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion415 decks6.04K decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.7%inclusion434 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.8%inclusion377 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion2.27K decks6.49K decks
32%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion2K decks6.49K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.84K decks6.04K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.90K decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion1.82K decks6.49K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion1.50K decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.29K decks5.63K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.49K decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion970 decks6.49K decks
14%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion964 decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion739 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion647 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion646 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
9.1%inclusion591 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion579 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.7%inclusion563 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.6%inclusion526 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion551 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.4%inclusion542 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion514 decks6.24K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion521 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.4%inclusion483 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion450 decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion377 decks6.49K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.8%inclusion375 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion361 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.5%inclusion354 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion338 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.1%inclusion333 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.49K decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.49K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion708 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.5%inclusion616 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.7%inclusion562 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.5%inclusion486 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion481 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion2.66K decks6.49K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2.61K decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion1.94K decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.23K decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.49K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion975 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion967 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion337 decks3.28K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion654 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion653 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion577 decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.3%inclusion541 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion504 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion406 decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.80K decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.32K decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.84K decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion2.89K decks6.49K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion2K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion2K decks6.49K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.49K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion926 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion777 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion711 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion466 decks6.04K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion371 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion339 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.42K decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.41K decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.45K decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion3.91K decks6.49K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.45K decks6.49K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.30K decks6.49K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion3.08K decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.85K decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.85K decks6.49K decks
-13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion2.56K decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion2.51K decks6.49K decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion2.50K decks6.49K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.49K decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion1.78K decks6.49K decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.74K decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.49K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.21K decks6.49K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.49K decks
-12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.49K decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1.13K decks6.49K decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion935 decks6.46K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion912 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion884 decks6.49K decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion868 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion558 decks4.36K decks
-10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.4%inclusion610 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion574 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.8%inclusion570 decks6.49K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion514 decks6.24K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion495 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion489 decks6.49K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion467 decks6.24K decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.2%inclusion466 decks6.49K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion460 decks6.49K decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion429 decks6.49K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.1%inclusion395 decks6.49K decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.8%inclusion329 decks5.63K decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.8%inclusion378 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion373 decks6.49K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion346 decks6.49K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion344 decks6.49K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion340 decks6.49K decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.1%inclusion328 decks6.49K decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.0%inclusion325 decks6.49K decks
0%synergy