Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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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Raven Eagle
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion150 decks165 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion113 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion121 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Indulging Patrician
61%inclusion100 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion120 decks165 decks
50%synergy
Blood Tribute
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion99 decks165 decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
50%inclusion83 decks165 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion103 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion100 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion86 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Suture Priest
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Attendant
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Death Grasp
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
New Blood
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Quietus Spike
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Light of Promise
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion77 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion150 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion140 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion164 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion163 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion144 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion103 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion77 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-10%synergy