Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Core Lifegain

Astarion, the Decadent
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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
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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Eclipsed Steppe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Revival // Revenge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cleric Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Tithe Drinker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Basilica Screecher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Starseer Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Indulging Patrician
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Archangel of Thune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Courier Bat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Drana's Emissary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Speed Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Dawn's Truce
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Stinging Study
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fateful Absence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Treacherous Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crumb and Get It
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Consumed by Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Cycle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Sonar Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Dread
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Starfall Invocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Estates
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Declaration in Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Tribute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stargaze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
The Wind Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Foot Chopper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Quietus Spike
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Netherborn Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Eternity Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Life Insurance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Warlock Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Omen of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Gonti's Machinations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Pacifism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Light of Promise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Debtors' Knell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dawn of Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Shambling Vent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Echoing Deeps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Fault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tomb Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mudflat Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lupinflower Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Coalition Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Component Pouch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Plume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fabled Passage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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