Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion143 decks157 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion119 decks157 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion104 decks157 decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion93 decks157 decks
54%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion88 decks157 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion117 decks157 decks
52%synergy
Blood Tribute
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
50%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion96 decks157 decks
47%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion76 decks157 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion102 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion95 decks157 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion91 decks157 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion85 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion75 decks157 decks
38%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion74 decks157 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion72 decks157 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion46 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
44%inclusion69 decks157 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion65 decks157 decks
36%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40%inclusion63 decks157 decks
35%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion62 decks157 decks
37%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion62 decks157 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion55 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion50 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion38 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Fracture
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion46 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Congregate
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion52 decks151 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion44 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Death Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
New Blood
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion60 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion55 decks157 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion45 decks157 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.2%inclusion12 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion56 decks157 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion55 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion49 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion44 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion38 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion67 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion142 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion133 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion97 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion71 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion50 decks157 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion49 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion156 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion155 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion140 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion102 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
52%inclusion82 decks157 decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion80 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion78 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion72 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion72 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion54 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion47 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-6%synergy