Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Lifegain

Background image for How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
Sikora
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Misty Palms Oasis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion130 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion140 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion117 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Markov Purifier
49%inclusion114 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
46%inclusion107 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion143 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion106 decks232 decks
41%synergy
Indulging Patrician
45%inclusion104 decks232 decks
39%synergy
Tithe Drinker
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion97 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
53%inclusion122 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion97 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
-23%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
40%inclusion93 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
39%inclusion91 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Murder
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion83 decks232 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Markov Baron
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Epicure of Blood
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
29%inclusion67 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion66 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Fiendish Panda
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Starseer Mentor
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Shroudstomper
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Angel
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Spawn
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Star Charter
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Champion of Dusk
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Child of Night
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Revitalize
34%inclusion78 decks232 decks
32%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion72 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
-22%synergy
Disenchant
24%inclusion56 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion56 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
-27%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion25 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Sonar Strike
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Winter's Intervention
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-13%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Give In to Violence
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Stab
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Union of the Third Path
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Congregate
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Thwip!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Light of Hope
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Cast Down
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion73 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
30%inclusion70 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Blood Tribute
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Death Grasp
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Call to the Feast
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Fumigate
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
-21%synergy
Sanctify
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Venom's Hunger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
-14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Hylderblade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Warlock Class
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion56 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
-13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Fangs
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Makeshift Binding
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
27%inclusion63 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
-25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion180 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion172 decks232 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
47%inclusion110 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Pristine Talisman
37%inclusion85 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion74 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion230 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion228 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion181 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
68%inclusion157 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion120 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion104 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
38%inclusion89 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion60 decks232 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
-32%synergy
Forlorn Flats
24%inclusion48 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
-43%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
-12%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-32%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy