Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core

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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Pox Plague
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion571 decks712 decks
61%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion448 decks712 decks
50%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion372 decks712 decks
49%synergy
Indulging Patrician
53%inclusion375 decks712 decks
48%synergy
Drana's Emissary
46%inclusion330 decks712 decks
42%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion450 decks712 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
54%inclusion381 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion397 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion302 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion309 decks712 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion396 decks712 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion372 decks712 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion360 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion354 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion326 decks712 decks
36%synergy
Revival // Revenge
43%inclusion306 decks712 decks
38%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
43%inclusion303 decks712 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion295 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion277 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion276 decks712 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion261 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Soul Warden
37%inclusion261 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
36%inclusion258 decks712 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion258 decks712 decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion255 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
34%inclusion239 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
33%inclusion237 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion233 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion222 decks712 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
31%inclusion159 decks514 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion217 decks712 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion209 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion207 decks712 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion203 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion197 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
27%inclusion195 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion188 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion138 decks523 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion184 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
26%inclusion184 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion184 decks712 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion183 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion171 decks688 decks
16%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion172 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
24%inclusion169 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
20%inclusion142 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion99 decks514 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion135 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
19%inclusion129 decks687 decks
13%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion132 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion130 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
18%inclusion110 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion120 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Epicure of Blood
17%inclusion118 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
16%inclusion112 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion111 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion100 decks712 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion93 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion92 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion90 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion83 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion82 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion80 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
11%inclusion80 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fracture
29%inclusion210 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion195 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion171 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Revitalize
19%inclusion137 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Murder
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion111 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion86 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion76 decks712 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion75 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion75 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
8.8%inclusion63 decks712 decks
-12%synergy
Return to Dust
8.0%inclusion57 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion57 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion52 decks689 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
-15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.7%inclusion48 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Riot Control
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion31 decks607 decks
2%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
38%inclusion274 decks712 decks
37%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion223 decks712 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
29%inclusion210 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion189 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion179 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
19%inclusion132 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion125 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion99 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion94 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion91 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion86 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion77 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion70 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion63 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
New Blood
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.6%inclusion47 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion28 decks514 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion240 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion227 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion126 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion121 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion112 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion112 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion108 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Chalice of Life
14%inclusion101 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion101 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion85 decks712 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion80 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion79 decks705 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.7%inclusion53 decks688 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.2%inclusion44 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Campfire
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion240 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Cleric Class
34%inclusion240 decks712 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion230 decks688 decks
23%synergy
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion206 decks712 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion174 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion145 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Warlock Class
19%inclusion133 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Greed
18%inclusion128 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion126 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
1%synergy
March of the Canonized
15%inclusion108 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion98 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion91 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion90 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion83 decks712 decks
-10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion72 decks694 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion57 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
7.6%inclusion54 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion40 decks712 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion125 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
17%inclusion123 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion80 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion71 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.1%inclusion58 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.4%inclusion53 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion283 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion253 decks712 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
27%inclusion190 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion179 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion125 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion120 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion81 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion73 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion69 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion53 decks712 decks
-13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion611 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion550 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion435 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion280 decks712 decks
-14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
34%inclusion240 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion236 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion193 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion114 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion106 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion96 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion89 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.6%inclusion52 decks688 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion710 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion710 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion591 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
60%inclusion426 decks712 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion388 decks712 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion373 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion361 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion349 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion299 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion287 decks712 decks
-17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion278 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion237 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion168 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion168 decks712 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion161 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion159 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
22%inclusion158 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion151 decks712 decks
-21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion135 decks712 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion133 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
18%inclusion130 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion127 decks712 decks
-22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion121 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion118 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion114 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion98 decks712 decks
-13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion83 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion77 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.5%inclusion36 decks380 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.8%inclusion63 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion54 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion46 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
-24%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Umbral Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy