Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintessential Katana
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Foot Headquarters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion117 decks215 decks
51%synergy
Markov Purifier
50%inclusion107 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion129 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion108 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion103 decks215 decks
43%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
48%inclusion103 decks215 decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion136 decks215 decks
43%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion98 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Tithe Drinker
43%inclusion92 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
40%inclusion85 decks215 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
53%inclusion114 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion96 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion93 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion91 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Revival // Revenge
41%inclusion88 decks215 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
-24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion77 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion77 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion76 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Epicure of Blood
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion72 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion64 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion63 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion44 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
24%inclusion40 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion50 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion50 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
19%synergy
Fiendish Panda
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Starseer Mentor
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Shroudstomper
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Angel
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Spawn
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Child of Night
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Murder
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Revitalize
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
-19%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Utter End
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
-24%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Winter's Intervention
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Sonar Strike
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Invoke the Divine
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Stab
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Light of Hope
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Congregate
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sold Out
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion67 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Blood Tribute
30%inclusion64 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Ambition's Cost
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Fumigate
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Death Grasp
21%inclusion46 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Call to the Feast
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
-9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-26%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Consecrate // Consume
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ninja's Blades
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warlock Class
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Grievous Wound
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
-11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Fangs
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Snack
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Kinbinding
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Makeshift Binding
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
19%inclusion41 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
-11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
-26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-16%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion165 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion159 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion120 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion92 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Pristine Talisman
36%inclusion77 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion74 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion214 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion211 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion170 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
70%inclusion151 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
49%inclusion106 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion100 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion96 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion92 decks215 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion83 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
38%inclusion82 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
-29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion58 decks215 decks
-14%synergy
Forlorn Flats
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
-44%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Campus
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-32%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
-14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy