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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Raven Eagle
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Day of Black Sun
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
0.6%inclusion1 decks156 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion2.30K decks2.63K decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion1.91K decks2.63K decks
55%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion1.48K decks2.63K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.56K decks2.63K decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.98K decks2.63K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.47K decks2.63K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion1.69K decks2.63K decks
52%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion1.61K decks2.63K decks
47%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion1.37K decks2.63K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion1.26K decks2.63K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.73K decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
58%inclusion1.54K decks2.63K decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.50K decks2.63K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion1.46K decks2.63K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.35K decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion1.34K decks2.63K decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.33K decks2.63K decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.30K decks2.63K decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.25K decks2.63K decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion1.24K decks2.63K decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion845 decks2.63K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion684 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion473 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion460 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion409 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion232 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion172 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion164 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion155 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion1.23K decks2.63K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion447 decks1.02K decks
34%synergy
Markov Purifier
44%inclusion1.15K decks2.63K decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion1.11K decks2.63K decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion1.09K decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion1.06K decks2.63K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion1.02K decks2.63K decks
37%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion996 decks2.63K decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion971 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
37%inclusion971 decks2.63K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion730 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion923 decks2.63K decks
28%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion339 decks969 decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion911 decks2.63K decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion901 decks2.63K decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion668 decks1.96K decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
33%inclusion873 decks2.63K decks
19%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion813 decks2.63K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion763 decks2.63K decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion744 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion521 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion408 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion698 decks2.63K decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion679 decks2.63K decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion675 decks2.63K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion662 decks2.63K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion625 decks2.63K decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion441 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion603 decks2.63K decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion580 decks2.63K decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion561 decks2.63K decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion551 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion518 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion498 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
19%inclusion489 decks2.63K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion483 decks2.63K decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion460 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion155 decks966 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion371 decks2.63K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion364 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion338 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion334 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion323 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion301 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion316 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion290 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion285 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion280 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
10%inclusion276 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion982 decks2.63K decks
15%synergy
Fracture
35%inclusion917 decks2.63K decks
16%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion802 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
27%inclusion706 decks2.63K decks
24%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion454 decks2.63K decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion408 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion389 decks2.63K decks
-10%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion384 decks2.63K decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion264 decks1.89K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion360 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion331 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion281 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.5%inclusion249 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion236 decks2.63K decks
-14%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion227 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion175 decks2.06K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion190 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.2%inclusion162 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion161 decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion160 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.0%inclusion158 decks2.63K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion151 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion75 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion1.14K decks2.63K decks
25%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion990 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion787 decks2.25K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion838 decks2.63K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion679 decks2.63K decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion519 decks2.63K decks
19%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion505 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18%inclusion462 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion457 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion454 decks2.63K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion410 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion405 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion324 decks2.63K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion316 decks2.63K decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion292 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion280 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion279 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion274 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion228 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
8.5%inclusion225 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.1%inclusion212 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion76 decks977 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.7%inclusion204 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion202 decks2.63K decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
7.6%inclusion199 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.0%inclusion158 decks2.63K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion156 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion153 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion1.03K decks2.63K decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion983 decks2.63K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion936 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion810 decks2.63K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion640 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion53 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion570 decks2.63K decks
21%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion526 decks2.63K decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion393 decks1.98K decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion443 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion414 decks2.63K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion365 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion317 decks2.63K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion284 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.8%inclusion233 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.5%inclusion21 decks246 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.4%inclusion221 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.0%inclusion210 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion181 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion127 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion172 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion152 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion1.09K decks2.63K decks
38%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion652 decks1.89K decks
23%synergy
Cleric Class
34%inclusion887 decks2.63K decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion866 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion706 decks2.63K decks
25%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion381 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion625 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion620 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion535 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
20%inclusion530 decks2.63K decks
19%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion454 decks2.63K decks
13%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion338 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion332 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion293 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion281 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion275 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion262 decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion261 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion200 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion240 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion237 decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion190 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.0%inclusion184 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion178 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion171 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.2%inclusion121 decks1.95K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion163 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion144 decks2.63K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion698 decks2.63K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion469 decks2.63K decks
13%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
11%inclusion280 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion268 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion254 decks2.63K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion221 decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion192 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion1.10K decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion773 decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
26%inclusion684 decks2.63K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion638 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion543 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion478 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion434 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion367 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion284 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion280 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion253 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.4%inclusion222 decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion208 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion188 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion161 decks2.63K decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.63K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.1%inclusion134 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.41K decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion2.24K decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.66K decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion1.26K decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion852 decks2.63K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion848 decks2.63K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion633 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion507 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion368 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion316 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion293 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion172 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion179 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion140 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.60K decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.60K decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion2.27K decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion1.62K decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.39K decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.35K decks2.63K decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.35K decks2.63K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.26K decks2.63K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion1.16K decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion1.08K decks2.63K decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion1.08K decks2.63K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion997 decks2.63K decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion980 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion827 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion735 decks2.63K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion654 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion614 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion559 decks2.63K decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion550 decks2.63K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion538 decks2.63K decks
-4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion474 decks2.63K decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion416 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion426 decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion426 decks2.63K decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion394 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion341 decks2.26K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion380 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion343 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion256 decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion200 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion175 decks2.06K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.4%inclusion221 decks2.63K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.4%inclusion220 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion214 decks2.63K decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
8.1%inclusion214 decks2.63K decks
-3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.6%inclusion199 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.3%inclusion193 decks2.63K decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion171 decks2.63K decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion171 decks2.63K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion161 decks2.63K decks
-5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.9%inclusion156 decks2.63K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion152 decks2.63K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.0%inclusion132 decks2.63K decks
0%synergy