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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Madame Null, Power Broker
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Firdoch Core
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion1.96K decks2.24K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion1.65K decks2.24K decks
57%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion1.25K decks2.24K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.32K decks2.24K decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.69K decks2.24K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.26K decks2.24K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.42K decks2.24K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.38K decks2.24K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion1.16K decks2.24K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.24K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.49K decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion1.35K decks2.24K decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion1.31K decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.28K decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion1.16K decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.11K decks2.24K decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.10K decks2.24K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.24K decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.24K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion724 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion586 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion439 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion402 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion396 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion365 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion202 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion152 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion143 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion1.04K decks2.24K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion444 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion961 decks2.24K decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion908 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion900 decks2.24K decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion898 decks2.24K decks
29%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion857 decks2.24K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
37%inclusion818 decks2.24K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion710 decks1.96K decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion811 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion810 decks2.24K decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion654 decks1.86K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion338 decks966 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion768 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion765 decks2.24K decks
27%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion762 decks2.24K decks
30%synergy
Suture Priest
32%inclusion713 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion695 decks2.24K decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion670 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion647 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion500 decks1.79K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion390 decks1.45K decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion577 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
26%inclusion574 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion566 decks2.24K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion557 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion539 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion417 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion499 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion483 decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion473 decks2.24K decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion471 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion439 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion419 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion419 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion393 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion372 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion159 decks963 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion335 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion307 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion282 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion280 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion277 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion268 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion266 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion240 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion239 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion226 decks2.24K decks
-10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion223 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion848 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion763 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion668 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion587 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion367 decks2.24K decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion342 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion340 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion321 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion317 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion251 decks1.80K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion271 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion232 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion204 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion202 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion202 decks2.24K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion173 decks1.95K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion162 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion143 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.4%inclusion143 decks2.24K decks
-15%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion126 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion71 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion969 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion847 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion750 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion707 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion556 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion423 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion411 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion391 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion365 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion356 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion331 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion268 decks2.24K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion251 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion242 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion239 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion217 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
9.3%inclusion209 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.4%inclusion188 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion76 decks974 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion174 decks2.24K decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
7.7%inclusion173 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.7%inclusion172 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.5%inclusion169 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion151 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion132 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion864 decks2.24K decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion823 decks2.24K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion794 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion659 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion550 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion72 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion462 decks2.24K decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion372 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion428 decks2.24K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion354 decks2.24K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion338 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion302 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion269 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion249 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion203 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.2%inclusion184 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.9%inclusion177 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion173 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.5%inclusion116 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.0%inclusion134 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion993 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion899 decks2.24K decks
37%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion624 decks1.79K decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion747 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion743 decks2.24K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion566 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion364 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion549 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion544 decks2.24K decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion460 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion414 decks2.24K decks
17%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion366 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion277 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion272 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion241 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion231 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion227 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion224 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion190 decks1.95K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.2%inclusion207 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion202 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.7%inclusion194 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.2%inclusion162 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion151 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.3%inclusion117 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.1%inclusion137 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion120 decks2.24K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion594 decks2.24K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion382 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion245 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.5%inclusion212 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.3%inclusion208 decks2.24K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion189 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion172 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion962 decks2.24K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion955 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion659 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion569 decks2.24K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion542 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion462 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion407 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion365 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion309 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion40 decks326 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion236 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion235 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion211 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion183 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion168 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion137 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion120 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.06K decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.92K decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.42K decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion712 decks2.24K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion705 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion529 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion427 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion315 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion259 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion230 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion175 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion119 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.21K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion2.21K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.96K decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.41K decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.19K decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.15K decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.24K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion986 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion928 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion914 decks2.24K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion855 decks2.24K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion815 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion711 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion656 decks2.24K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion576 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion513 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion488 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion471 decks2.24K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion465 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion400 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion396 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion378 decks2.24K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion372 decks2.24K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion349 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion320 decks2.13K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion301 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion283 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion61 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion231 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion190 decks1.95K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion173 decks1.95K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.6%inclusion192 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion190 decks2.24K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.24K decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion183 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion160 decks2.24K decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.0%inclusion157 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion143 decks2.24K decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.0%inclusion134 decks2.24K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.7%inclusion84 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion125 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.5%inclusion124 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy