Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive

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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion593 decks675 decks
72%synergy
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion587 decks675 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
87%inclusion584 decks675 decks
66%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion489 decks675 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
72%inclusion394 decks547 decks
63%synergy
Blood Tribute
57%inclusion385 decks675 decks
55%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
60%inclusion403 decks675 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion480 decks675 decks
50%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion352 decks675 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion407 decks675 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion522 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion480 decks675 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion407 decks675 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion391 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion382 decks675 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
55%inclusion364 decks656 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
53%inclusion360 decks675 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion354 decks675 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion353 decks675 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
51%inclusion346 decks675 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion444 decks675 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion437 decks675 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion391 decks675 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion369 decks675 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion360 decks675 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion282 decks675 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion264 decks675 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion230 decks675 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion208 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion160 decks675 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
49%inclusion331 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion328 decks675 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion293 decks675 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion289 decks675 decks
25%synergy
Indulging Patrician
42%inclusion286 decks675 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion275 decks675 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
40%inclusion273 decks675 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion265 decks675 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion263 decks675 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
37%inclusion249 decks675 decks
30%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion240 decks671 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
35%inclusion235 decks675 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion232 decks675 decks
25%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion229 decks675 decks
29%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion198 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion213 decks675 decks
20%synergy
Drana's Emissary
28%inclusion192 decks675 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
27%inclusion185 decks675 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion183 decks675 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion181 decks675 decks
-7%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion138 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion162 decks675 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion161 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion159 decks675 decks
21%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
23%inclusion153 decks675 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
22%inclusion147 decks675 decks
-3%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion144 decks675 decks
18%synergy
The Gaffer
21%inclusion143 decks675 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion143 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Markov Purifier
20%inclusion138 decks675 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion127 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion126 decks675 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion123 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion120 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion113 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion114 decks675 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
16%inclusion111 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Tithe Drinker
16%inclusion105 decks675 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion105 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
15%inclusion103 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion100 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion92 decks675 decks
-1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion83 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion74 decks670 decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion74 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion74 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
11%inclusion73 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion71 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion70 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
10%inclusion69 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
40%inclusion271 decks675 decks
37%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
34%inclusion232 decks675 decks
32%synergy
Fracture
28%inclusion190 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion169 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion138 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion128 decks670 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion125 decks675 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion124 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion121 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion114 decks647 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion97 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion76 decks675 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion70 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion68 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.0%inclusion61 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
8.9%inclusion60 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion56 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
8.3%inclusion56 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion45 decks675 decks
-16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion41 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion41 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion40 decks675 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.9%inclusion40 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion39 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion39 decks675 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion38 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion37 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.2%inclusion35 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.0%inclusion34 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion274 decks675 decks
30%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion262 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion240 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion209 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion200 decks675 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion153 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Extortion
20%inclusion135 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion135 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Fumigate
19%inclusion128 decks675 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion126 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion126 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion115 decks675 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion104 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion88 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion87 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion85 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion84 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion76 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.3%inclusion63 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion60 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.7%inclusion59 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion55 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion51 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion38 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion46 decks675 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion45 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion37 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
5.3%inclusion36 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion282 decks675 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion248 decks675 decks
17%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion127 decks385 decks
26%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
28%inclusion190 decks675 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion167 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion133 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion129 decks675 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion126 decks675 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion118 decks675 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion110 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion87 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion82 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion79 decks675 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion45 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.6%inclusion58 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion55 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion51 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion49 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion46 decks675 decks
-6%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.5%inclusion44 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion41 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion41 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.3%inclusion36 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
42%inclusion284 decks675 decks
26%synergy
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion279 decks675 decks
38%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion244 decks675 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion219 decks675 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion183 decks675 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion145 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion145 decks675 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
19%inclusion120 decks646 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion120 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion107 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion114 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion88 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion87 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion77 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion68 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.2%inclusion62 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.3%inclusion56 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
7.6%inclusion51 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.3%inclusion49 decks675 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.8%inclusion46 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.4%inclusion43 decks675 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion39 decks670 decks
-2%synergy
Life Insurance
5.6%inclusion38 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.2%inclusion35 decks675 decks
2%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.0%inclusion34 decks675 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.0%inclusion34 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
32%inclusion215 decks675 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion67 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion60 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.0%inclusion54 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.4%inclusion43 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion377 decks675 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion316 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion265 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion240 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion168 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion128 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion108 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion103 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion90 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion87 decks675 decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion86 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion84 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion83 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion79 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion79 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion76 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion69 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.1%inclusion55 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.7%inclusion45 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion44 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.2%inclusion42 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.8%inclusion39 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion26 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion34 decks649 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion637 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion590 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion415 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion377 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion182 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion145 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
19%inclusion127 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion116 decks675 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion85 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion76 decks675 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion70 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion67 decks675 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion56 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.7%inclusion45 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion42 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion34 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion647 decks675 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion646 decks675 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion610 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion583 decks675 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion491 decks675 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion476 decks675 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion473 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
61%inclusion412 decks675 decks
49%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion409 decks675 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion392 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion348 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion299 decks675 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion290 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion260 decks675 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion235 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion166 decks488 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion197 decks675 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion188 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion163 decks675 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion158 decks675 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion150 decks675 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion138 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion134 decks675 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion128 decks670 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion124 decks675 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion116 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion114 decks675 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion109 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion108 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion107 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion105 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion102 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion101 decks675 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion101 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion101 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion97 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion91 decks675 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion89 decks675 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion82 decks675 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion80 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion74 decks670 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion67 decks675 decks
-10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
8.6%inclusion58 decks675 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.3%inclusion49 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.8%inclusion46 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion45 decks675 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.2%inclusion42 decks675 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion39 decks670 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion38 decks675 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion37 decks675 decks
0%synergy