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
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion153 decks168 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
56%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
56%synergy
Indulging Patrician
61%inclusion102 decks168 decks
55%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Blood Tribute
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion101 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion85 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion81 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion106 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion101 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion98 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion84 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion75 decks168 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
32%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
42%inclusion71 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion61 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Sangromancer
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Death Grasp
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
New Blood
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
20%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Light of Promise
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion153 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion143 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion104 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion78 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion167 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion166 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion148 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion107 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion69 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion50 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-10%synergy