Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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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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Stensian Sanguinist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Indulging Patrician
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
65%synergy
Sanguine Bond
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Drana's Emissary
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Markov Purifier
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
42%synergy
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Mortify
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Revival // Revenge
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Starseer Mentor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Exemplar of Light
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fracture
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Revitalize
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Riot Control
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sonar Strike
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Feast
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Wound Reflection
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Snack
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Sorin Markov
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Fortress
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy