Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive

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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!
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
4.9%inclusion5 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.9%inclusion2 decks105 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion541 decks618 decks
70%synergy
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion545 decks618 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion531 decks618 decks
64%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion434 decks618 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion317 decks447 decks
61%synergy
Blood Tribute
57%inclusion354 decks618 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion438 decks618 decks
50%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
59%inclusion363 decks618 decks
50%synergy
Revival // Revenge
54%inclusion332 decks618 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion367 decks618 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion477 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion432 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion361 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
58%inclusion359 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion356 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion331 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion326 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion324 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
52%inclusion291 decks558 decks
40%synergy
Mortify
50%inclusion306 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion419 decks618 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion398 decks618 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion358 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion344 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion340 decks618 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion261 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion247 decks618 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion216 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion147 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion302 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion294 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion280 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Indulging Patrician
45%inclusion279 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
44%inclusion270 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion254 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
40%inclusion246 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion241 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion239 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion217 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Serra Ascendant
37%inclusion231 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion222 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion221 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
34%inclusion208 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33%inclusion204 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion168 decks509 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion176 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion174 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Drana's Emissary
28%inclusion171 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion162 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion145 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion142 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Markov Purifier
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
20%synergy
The Gaffer
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion129 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion126 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion124 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion98 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion99 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion86 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion72 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion69 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion69 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
40%inclusion245 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
32%inclusion200 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Fracture
28%inclusion174 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion144 decks618 decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion126 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion121 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion109 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion99 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion105 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Revitalize
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion30 decks573 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion256 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion248 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion233 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion199 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion196 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion177 decks589 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion142 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion123 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
20%inclusion122 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
19%inclusion119 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion93 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion74 decks589 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion63 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.4%inclusion52 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.4%inclusion52 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion31 decks444 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion261 decks618 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion224 decks618 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion84 decks276 decks
23%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion179 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion151 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion118 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion115 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion93 decks561 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion74 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion74 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion29 decks286 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion49 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
44%inclusion271 decks618 decks
41%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion246 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion223 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion202 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion168 decks618 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion145 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion133 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion89 decks509 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion76 decks615 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion61 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion36 decks573 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
34%inclusion211 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion49 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion354 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion282 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion217 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion153 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion124 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion96 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion82 decks618 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion74 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion71 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion64 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion59 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.3%inclusion21 decks286 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion31 decks551 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion586 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion540 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion376 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion343 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion171 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion59 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion52 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion593 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion592 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion556 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion529 decks618 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion449 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion448 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion431 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
62%inclusion384 decks618 decks
51%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion378 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion356 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion306 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion266 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion256 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion228 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion216 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion181 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion111 decks388 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion174 decks618 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion147 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion137 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion128 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion126 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion124 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion109 decks573 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion111 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion110 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion103 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion105 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion96 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion96 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion91 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion85 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion63 decks573 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion64 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion36 decks573 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
-8%synergy