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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Misty Palms Oasis
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Sold Out
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Raven Eagle
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Sandbenders' Storm
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion2.26K decks2.60K decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion1.89K decks2.60K decks
55%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion1.45K decks2.60K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.53K decks2.60K decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.95K decks2.60K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.45K decks2.60K decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion1.67K decks2.60K decks
52%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion1.59K decks2.60K decks
47%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion1.35K decks2.60K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion1.24K decks2.60K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.71K decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
59%inclusion1.52K decks2.60K decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.48K decks2.60K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion1.46K decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.33K decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion1.31K decks2.60K decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.31K decks2.60K decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.28K decks2.60K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion1.23K decks2.60K decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.23K decks2.60K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion832 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion675 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion468 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion456 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion402 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion233 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion172 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion163 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion154 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion1.21K decks2.60K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion450 decks1.03K decks
34%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.60K decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion1.08K decks2.60K decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion1.07K decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion1.04K decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion1.01K decks2.60K decks
36%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion984 decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion957 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
37%inclusion953 decks2.60K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion736 decks2.08K decks
31%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion908 decks2.60K decks
28%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion343 decks983 decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion890 decks2.60K decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion675 decks1.97K decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion888 decks2.60K decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
33%inclusion853 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion803 decks2.60K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion759 decks2.60K decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion732 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion523 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion409 decks1.52K decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
26%inclusion686 decks2.60K decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion672 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion661 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion647 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion620 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion443 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion585 decks2.60K decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion562 decks2.60K decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion550 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion540 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion506 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion488 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion477 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion476 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion450 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion155 decks980 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion366 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion362 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion331 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion321 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion319 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion299 decks2.48K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion309 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion288 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion279 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion272 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
10%inclusion269 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion969 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Fracture
35%inclusion902 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion785 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
27%inclusion695 decks2.60K decks
24%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion447 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion400 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion387 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion374 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion265 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion356 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion324 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion273 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion242 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion235 decks2.60K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion223 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion186 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion157 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.0%inclusion157 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.0%inclusion156 decks2.60K decks
-15%synergy
Stinging Study
5.9%inclusion154 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion150 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.47K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.60K decks
26%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion978 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion787 decks2.25K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion821 decks2.60K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion669 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion513 decks2.60K decks
19%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion497 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion455 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18%inclusion455 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion443 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion402 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion400 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion319 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion306 decks2.60K decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion290 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion275 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion273 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion265 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion229 decks2.26K decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
8.6%inclusion222 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.9%inclusion206 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.7%inclusion200 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion76 decks991 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.6%inclusion198 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
7.5%inclusion195 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion158 decks2.60K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion153 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.5%inclusion144 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion1.01K decks2.60K decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion967 decks2.60K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion922 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion794 decks2.60K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion628 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion58 decks261 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion561 decks2.60K decks
21%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion519 decks2.60K decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion394 decks1.98K decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion437 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion404 decks2.60K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion355 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion308 decks2.60K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion284 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.0%inclusion234 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.4%inclusion218 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.9%inclusion206 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.0%inclusion181 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.4%inclusion167 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion163 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion149 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion1.12K decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion1.07K decks2.60K decks
38%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion654 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion868 decks2.60K decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion855 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion689 decks2.60K decks
25%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion382 decks1.54K decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion620 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion616 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion532 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
20%inclusion517 decks2.60K decks
19%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion442 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion330 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion324 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion288 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion276 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion274 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion259 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion256 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion200 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion236 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion233 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion186 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.0%inclusion183 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion177 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion169 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.3%inclusion163 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion163 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.2%inclusion122 decks1.96K decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion142 decks2.60K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion693 decks2.60K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion465 decks2.60K decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion267 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion266 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion250 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion219 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion190 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion1.12K decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion1.09K decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion763 decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
26%inclusion668 decks2.60K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion627 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion536 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion475 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion430 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion357 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion277 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion273 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion250 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.4%inclusion217 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion205 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion188 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion158 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion148 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion130 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.38K decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion2.20K decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.64K decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion1.24K decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion835 decks2.60K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion834 decks2.60K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion624 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion501 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion364 decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion307 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion286 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.0%inclusion171 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion177 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion136 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.56K decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.56K decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.25K decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion1.61K decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.38K decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.33K decks2.60K decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.32K decks2.60K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.24K decks2.60K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion1.14K decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion1.07K decks2.60K decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion1.06K decks2.60K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion982 decks2.60K decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion963 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion821 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion733 decks2.60K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion647 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion599 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion554 decks2.60K decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion543 decks2.60K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion534 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion467 decks2.60K decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion418 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion425 decks2.60K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion417 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion395 decks2.51K decks
-6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion339 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion373 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion337 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion52 decks445 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion256 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion200 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.4%inclusion219 decks2.60K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.4%inclusion217 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
8.2%inclusion214 decks2.60K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion207 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.5%inclusion195 decks2.60K decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.3%inclusion189 decks2.60K decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion168 decks2.60K decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion168 decks2.60K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.0%inclusion157 decks2.60K decks
-5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.9%inclusion153 decks2.60K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion150 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.4%inclusion83 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy