Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Headquarters
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
South Wind Avatar
3.6%inclusion5 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
2.9%inclusion3 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
2.1%inclusion3 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.4%inclusion2 decks140 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion1.89K decks2.16K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
74%inclusion1.60K decks2.16K decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.62K decks2.16K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.26K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.18K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.20K decks2.16K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.36K decks2.16K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.33K decks2.16K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion1.01K decks2.16K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.43K decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
62%inclusion1.34K decks2.16K decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion1.29K decks2.16K decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.24K decks2.16K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.16K decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.01K decks2.16K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion696 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion569 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion420 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion399 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion384 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion352 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion192 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion983 decks2.16K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion469 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion904 decks2.16K decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion855 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion853 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion837 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion814 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion783 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion716 decks2K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion771 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion761 decks2.16K decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion667 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion350 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion734 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion716 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion713 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion662 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion658 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion642 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion629 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion506 decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion397 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion544 decks2.16K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion541 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion539 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion536 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion521 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion425 decks1.83K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion470 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion466 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion459 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion443 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion420 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion418 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion400 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion369 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion163 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion338 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion329 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion292 decks2.16K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion271 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion267 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion267 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion258 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion256 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion45 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion233 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion229 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion214 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion212 decks2.16K decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion823 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion724 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion630 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion556 decks2.16K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion346 decks2.16K decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion326 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion326 decks2.16K decks
-8%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion304 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion302 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion255 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion249 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion221 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion195 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion193 decks2.16K decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion191 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion173 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.4%inclusion139 decks2.16K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion137 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion135 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion119 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion912 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion804 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion757 decks2.16K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion672 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion531 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion393 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion391 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion368 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion353 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion348 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion312 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion251 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion242 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion236 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion221 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion218 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.0%inclusion193 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
9.0%inclusion193 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.0%inclusion172 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.16K decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
7.7%inclusion165 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion153 decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion127 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion810 decks2.16K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion781 decks2.16K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion757 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion626 decks2.16K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion529 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion85 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion439 decks2.16K decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion374 decks1.92K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion400 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion340 decks2.16K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion325 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion281 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion267 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion239 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion38 decks376 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.4%inclusion203 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.2%inclusion176 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.9%inclusion171 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.6%inclusion164 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion146 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion122 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion118 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion959 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion845 decks2.16K decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion627 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion713 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion697 decks2.16K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion555 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion542 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion371 decks1.50K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion518 decks2.16K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion440 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion386 decks2.16K decks
17%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion342 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion267 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion249 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion226 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion223 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion223 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion191 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion195 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion192 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion182 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion163 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion148 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion144 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
6.6%inclusion142 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.6%inclusion124 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.16K decks
-13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.0%inclusion108 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion563 decks2.16K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion365 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion232 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.1%inclusion196 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.9%inclusion192 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion181 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion170 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion924 decks2.16K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion923 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion637 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion534 decks2.16K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion524 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion448 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion390 decks2.16K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion347 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion295 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion229 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion221 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion161 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion147 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.98K decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.85K decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.36K decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.05K decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion686 decks2.16K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion672 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion513 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion411 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion307 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion245 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion217 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion176 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.13K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.13K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.89K decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.36K decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.15K decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.16K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.04K decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion945 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion891 decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion883 decks2.16K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion842 decks2.16K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion782 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion684 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion639 decks2.16K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion553 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion494 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion474 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion455 decks2.16K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion451 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion403 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion383 decks2.16K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion376 decks2.16K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion354 decks2.16K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion331 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion326 decks2.16K decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion74 decks538 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion287 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion276 decks2.16K decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion219 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion191 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion173 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
8.6%inclusion185 decks2.16K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.5%inclusion184 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion173 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion171 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion154 decks2.16K decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.7%inclusion144 decks2.16K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion137 decks2.16K decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.16K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.7%inclusion85 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion118 decks2.16K decks
2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion116 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy