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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Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
4.7%inclusion7 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion1.85K decks2.12K decks
68%synergy
Exquisite Blood
74%inclusion1.58K decks2.12K decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.59K decks2.12K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
58%inclusion1.24K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.31K decks2.12K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.12K decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion994 decks2.12K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.12K decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion1.28K decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion1.22K decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Soul Warden
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.12K decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion995 decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion683 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion561 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion403 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion395 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion381 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion345 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion135 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
45%inclusion960 decks2.12K decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion482 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion888 decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion839 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion836 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion824 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion805 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion765 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion719 decks2.02K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion755 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion746 decks2.12K decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion677 decks1.92K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion359 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion714 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion695 decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion694 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion647 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
30%inclusion640 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion624 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion618 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
27%inclusion506 decks1.85K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion399 decks1.51K decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion533 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion532 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion524 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion522 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion519 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion427 decks1.85K decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion456 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion451 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion451 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion429 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion412 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion408 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion387 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion355 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion165 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion331 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion331 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion283 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion267 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion264 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion255 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion251 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion242 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion49 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion228 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion227 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
10%inclusion210 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion814 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion707 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion611 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion541 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion340 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion318 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion316 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion299 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion298 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion255 decks1.86K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion241 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion214 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion187 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion175 decks2.01K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion150 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion897 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion786 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion758 decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion655 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion524 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion391 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion384 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion351 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion346 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion346 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion308 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion242 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion234 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion230 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion219 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion215 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Death Grasp
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
New Blood
7.7%inclusion164 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.2%inclusion152 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion106 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.0%inclusion106 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion792 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion770 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion739 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion609 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion519 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion94 decks399 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion423 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion373 decks1.94K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion386 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion332 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion319 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion278 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion269 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion236 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion42 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.4%inclusion200 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.4%inclusion177 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion169 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion142 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.3%inclusion117 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion944 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion824 decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion628 decks1.85K decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion699 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion677 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion552 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion540 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion374 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion498 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion425 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion372 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion332 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion260 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion236 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion222 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion218 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion218 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion194 decks2.01K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.2%inclusion194 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion190 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.8%inclusion187 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion177 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion161 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.1%inclusion129 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.8%inclusion123 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion553 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion360 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion236 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.0%inclusion191 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion912 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion904 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion630 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion525 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion517 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion441 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion389 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion342 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion289 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion225 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion214 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion173 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.81K decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion668 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion651 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion499 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion407 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion298 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion241 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion210 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion177 decks1.85K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion106 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.09K decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.09K decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.86K decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion1.07K decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion937 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion880 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion873 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion830 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion778 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion679 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion638 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion546 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion482 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion471 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion453 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion450 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion400 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion376 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion374 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion350 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion326 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion326 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion76 decks564 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion282 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion264 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion217 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion194 decks2.01K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion175 decks2.01K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.6%inclusion183 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.2%inclusion153 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.7%inclusion142 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion120 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.5%inclusion84 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy