Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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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!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Day of Black Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Indulging Patrician
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Sanguine Bond
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Drana's Emissary
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Markov Purifier
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Mortify
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Blood Tribute
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Essence Channeler
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Exemplar of Light
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Riot Control
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Blessed Reversal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Congregate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Feast
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Death Grasp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Reverse the Sands
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Chalice of Life
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Stab Wound
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Sorin Markov
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy