Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifegain

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foot Headquarters
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.4%inclusion3 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion1.94K decks2.22K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
74%inclusion1.63K decks2.22K decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.66K decks2.22K decks
53%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.30K decks2.22K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.22K decks2.22K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.24K decks2.22K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.40K decks2.22K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.36K decks2.22K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.22K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.22K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.47K decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.22K decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion1.30K decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.27K decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.10K decks2.22K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.09K decks2.22K decks
39%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.22K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.22K decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.22K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion714 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion585 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion434 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion403 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion394 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion366 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion201 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion1.02K decks2.22K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion450 decks1.02K decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion948 decks2.22K decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion894 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion884 decks2.22K decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion884 decks2.22K decks
29%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion849 decks2.22K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion804 decks2.22K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion712 decks1.96K decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion796 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion796 decks2.22K decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion656 decks1.87K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion340 decks976 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion759 decks2.22K decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion750 decks2.22K decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion747 decks2.22K decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion693 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion681 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion663 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion641 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion501 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion392 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
26%inclusion566 decks2.22K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion562 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion559 decks2.22K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion550 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion536 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion418 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion493 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion483 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion469 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion464 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion436 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion417 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion416 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion383 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion160 decks973 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion364 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion339 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion302 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion277 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion276 decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion276 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion266 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion263 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion238 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion236 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion222 decks2.22K decks
-10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion220 decks2.22K decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion844 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion754 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion664 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion579 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion362 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion338 decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion337 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion314 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion310 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion252 decks1.81K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion265 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion230 decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion201 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion200 decks2.22K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion173 decks1.96K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion71 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion953 decks2.22K decks
25%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion834 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion753 decks2.13K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion701 decks2.22K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion550 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion417 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion404 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion387 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion360 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion353 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion330 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion266 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion250 decks2.22K decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion239 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion235 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.13K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion213 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.3%inclusion184 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion76 decks984 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion171 decks2.22K decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
New Blood
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion847 decks2.22K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion807 decks2.22K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion778 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion645 decks2.22K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion544 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion454 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion374 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion422 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion348 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion330 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion295 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion269 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion243 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion31 decks337 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.2%inclusion203 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion184 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.80K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion983 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion883 decks2.22K decks
37%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion625 decks1.80K decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion734 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion729 decks2.22K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion564 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion366 decks1.47K decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion547 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion534 decks2.22K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion456 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion408 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion357 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion273 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion264 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion237 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion227 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion226 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion190 decks1.96K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion214 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion199 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion187 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.4%inclusion164 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.4%inclusion120 decks1.86K decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.22K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion588 decks2.22K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion382 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion241 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.3%inclusion206 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion186 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion950 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion946 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion651 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion558 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion539 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion460 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion401 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion364 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion304 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion40 decks337 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion232 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion229 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.1%inclusion180 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion165 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion119 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.03K decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.90K decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.40K decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion703 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion694 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion521 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion418 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion311 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion255 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion227 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion175 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.19K decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.18K decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.94K decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.39K decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.18K decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.22K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion971 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion914 decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion902 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion849 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion805 decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion702 decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion649 decks2.22K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion569 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion506 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion484 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion465 decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion459 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion396 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion396 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion375 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion363 decks2.22K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion340 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion322 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion294 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion64 decks503 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion279 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion226 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion190 decks1.96K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion173 decks1.96K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.6%inclusion190 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion188 decks2.22K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion129 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.8%inclusion85 decks1.47K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy