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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Leonardo, Cutting Edge
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.3%inclusion3 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.0%inclusion1 decks99 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion1.93K decks2.20K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
74%inclusion1.63K decks2.20K decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.66K decks2.20K decks
53%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.29K decks2.20K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.21K decks2.20K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.23K decks2.20K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.39K decks2.20K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion1.35K decks2.20K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.20K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.20K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.46K decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.20K decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion1.30K decks2.20K decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.26K decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.09K decks2.20K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.08K decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.07K decks2.20K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.05K decks2.20K decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.03K decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion712 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion585 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion429 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion403 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion390 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion365 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion200 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion1.01K decks2.20K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion454 decks1.02K decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion937 decks2.20K decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion883 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion879 decks2.20K decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion872 decks2.20K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion839 decks2.20K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion800 decks2.20K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion712 decks1.97K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion791 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion788 decks2.20K decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion658 decks1.88K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion341 decks982 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion756 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion743 decks2.20K decks
27%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion742 decks2.20K decks
30%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion683 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion677 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion658 decks2.20K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion637 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion502 decks1.81K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion392 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion558 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion556 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion554 decks2.20K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion547 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion533 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion419 decks1.80K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion493 decks2.20K decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion481 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion466 decks2.20K decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion462 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion431 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion417 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion413 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion381 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion159 decks979 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion354 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion337 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion301 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion275 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion275 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion271 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion262 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion261 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion44 decks378 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion238 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion235 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion220 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion218 decks2.20K decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion835 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion747 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion650 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion572 decks2.20K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion357 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion335 decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion334 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion312 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion253 decks1.81K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion306 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion261 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion225 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion198 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion198 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion197 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion174 decks1.97K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion136 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion127 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion17 decks337 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion71 decks1.42K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion940 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion823 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion754 decks2.13K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion693 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion544 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion413 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion404 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion381 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion358 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion354 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion327 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion262 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion245 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion239 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion234 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.5%inclusion209 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion76 decks990 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
7.6%inclusion167 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion154 decks2.20K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion115 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion840 decks2.20K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion802 decks2.20K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion774 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion640 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion540 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion76 decks341 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion452 decks2.20K decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion374 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion415 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion343 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion331 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion294 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion271 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion243 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.2%inclusion202 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion182 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.9%inclusion173 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.7%inclusion169 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.81K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion979 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion871 decks2.20K decks
37%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion626 decks1.81K decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion727 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion724 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion562 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion549 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion366 decks1.48K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion530 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion453 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion400 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion352 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion273 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion260 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion236 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion227 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion223 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion191 decks1.97K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion210 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.2%inclusion203 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion198 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion147 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.4%inclusion120 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion584 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion379 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion242 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.3%inclusion204 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.0%inclusion197 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.8%inclusion171 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion941 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion940 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion647 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion549 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion538 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion460 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion398 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion362 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion302 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion231 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion224 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion206 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.0%inclusion177 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.02K decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.89K decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.39K decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.07K decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion697 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion691 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion522 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion419 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion311 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion252 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion223 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion175 decks1.81K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion136 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion115 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.17K decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.17K decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.93K decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.38K decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.17K decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.20K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion965 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion914 decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion898 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion849 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion804 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion700 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion644 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion565 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion506 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion484 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion467 decks2.20K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion458 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion396 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion392 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion376 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion362 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion337 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion322 decks2.15K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion293 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion279 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion224 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion191 decks1.97K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion174 decks1.97K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.6%inclusion189 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion188 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion182 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.9%inclusion151 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion128 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.7%inclusion84 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion121 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy