Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core

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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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
81%inclusion579 decks716 decks
61%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion383 decks716 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
64%inclusion455 decks716 decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion386 decks716 decks
49%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion340 decks716 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion382 decks716 decks
41%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion327 decks716 decks
41%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion450 decks716 decks
40%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion310 decks716 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion398 decks716 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion398 decks716 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion380 decks716 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion359 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion347 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion336 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Revival // Revenge
43%inclusion310 decks716 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
42%inclusion304 decks716 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion297 decks716 decks
-8%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
40%inclusion284 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Blood Tribute
39%inclusion282 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.2%inclusion66 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion272 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
37%inclusion268 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
37%inclusion265 decks716 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion260 decks716 decks
34%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion260 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion248 decks716 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
34%inclusion244 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
34%inclusion243 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion225 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion219 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
30%inclusion147 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion214 decks716 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion211 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion208 decks716 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion188 decks671 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
28%inclusion198 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion194 decks716 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion133 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion189 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion188 decks716 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
26%inclusion188 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion182 decks700 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion170 decks663 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion179 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion174 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
24%inclusion171 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
23%inclusion167 decks716 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion143 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
20%inclusion97 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
19%inclusion138 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
19%inclusion126 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion135 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion111 decks591 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion127 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion125 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Epicure of Blood
17%inclusion124 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
16%inclusion115 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion110 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
15%inclusion109 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion100 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion97 decks716 decks
6%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion94 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion92 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion87 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion86 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
11%inclusion72 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fracture
29%inclusion211 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion190 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion181 decks716 decks
-6%synergy
Murder
19%inclusion133 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Revitalize
19%inclusion133 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion114 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion110 decks716 decks
-8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
15%inclusion107 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion88 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion75 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion75 decks716 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion74 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion62 decks716 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Dust
8.5%inclusion61 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.4%inclusion60 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion53 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion49 decks716 decks
-15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.8%inclusion47 decks695 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Riot Control
6.6%inclusion47 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.7%inclusion41 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
5.4%inclusion39 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
5.3%inclusion38 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion38 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion280 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion228 decks716 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
29%inclusion209 decks716 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion195 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion178 decks716 decks
-8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
19%inclusion138 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion126 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion106 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion101 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion96 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Death Grasp
12%inclusion85 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion78 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion72 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion70 decks716 decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion69 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
9.2%inclusion66 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion63 decks716 decks
-8%synergy
New Blood
8.4%inclusion60 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion57 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.6%inclusion47 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion249 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion237 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion129 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion126 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion124 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion121 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion110 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion109 decks716 decks
-5%synergy
Chalice of Life
15%inclusion104 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion103 decks716 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion77 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.5%inclusion61 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.2%inclusion59 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.8%inclusion52 decks663 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.6%inclusion47 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.6%inclusion40 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Excalibur II
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Campfire
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
34%inclusion246 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion225 decks663 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion242 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
30%inclusion213 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion175 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion144 decks593 decks
22%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion135 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Warlock Class
19%inclusion133 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion131 decks716 decks
17%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion112 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion111 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion101 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion94 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion91 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion80 decks716 decks
-11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion78 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion72 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion77 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion58 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion58 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
7.7%inclusion55 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.3%inclusion52 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.0%inclusion50 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.7%inclusion48 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.6%inclusion47 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion45 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
6.1%inclusion44 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion41 decks716 decks
-12%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion40 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.4%inclusion39 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.3%inclusion38 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
17%inclusion124 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion123 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion61 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.4%inclusion53 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.0%inclusion50 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion288 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion251 decks716 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
28%inclusion203 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion184 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion128 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion126 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion113 decks716 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion83 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion75 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion74 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion70 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion48 decks716 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion44 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion619 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion556 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion440 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion280 decks716 decks
-13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
34%inclusion244 decks716 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion243 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion192 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion113 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion112 decks716 decks
-5%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion99 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion88 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.3%inclusion52 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.2%inclusion48 decks663 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion45 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion714 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion714 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion598 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
60%inclusion429 decks716 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion381 decks716 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion376 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion366 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion350 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion310 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion287 decks716 decks
-17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion286 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion236 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion171 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
23%inclusion167 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion161 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion160 decks716 decks
-28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
22%inclusion159 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion147 decks716 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion135 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
19%inclusion134 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion126 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion126 decks716 decks
-22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion123 decks716 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion122 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion112 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
-14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion83 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion80 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion78 decks699 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion75 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion65 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.5%inclusion30 decks351 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
7.5%inclusion54 decks716 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion54 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.4%inclusion53 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.3%inclusion52 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion51 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion42 decks593 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.8%inclusion49 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion47 decks699 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.7%inclusion48 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.3%inclusion45 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion45 decks716 decks
-24%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
-5%synergy