Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Core

Astarion, the Decadent
Rank #360
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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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86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Indulging Patrician
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Mortify
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
42%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Soul's Attendant
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Drana's Emissary
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
22%synergy
The Gaffer
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Markov Purifier
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Tithe Drinker
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Witch of the Moors
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Archangel of Thune
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gloom Ripper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Iron-Shield Elf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dawnhand Eulogist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scarblade Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Revitalize
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Blood Tribute
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Rush of Dread
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Death Grasp
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Boon Reflection
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Light of Promise
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy