Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Lifegain

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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinbinding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion124 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Markov Purifier
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
47%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion136 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Indulging Patrician
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Tithe Drinker
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Revival // Revenge
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
53%inclusion116 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion98 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion94 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Murder
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Markov Baron
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Epicure of Blood
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fiendish Panda
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Starseer Mentor
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Shroudstomper
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Spawn
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Child of Night
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Star Charter
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Revitalize
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
-20%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Utter End
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-27%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Winter's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Divine
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Riot Control
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Sonar Strike
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sold Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Stab
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Give In to Violence
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Light of Hope
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Congregate
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Cast Down
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Blood Tribute
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Death Grasp
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Fumigate
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Call to the Feast
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sanctify
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Damn
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-24%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
4%synergy
New Blood
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tithe
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Consecrate // Consume
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Tithing Blade
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Warlock Class
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Grievous Wound
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Life Insurance
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Snack
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Makeshift Binding
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbond
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Stab Wound
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion168 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion164 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion121 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
-27%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion219 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion216 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion175 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
70%inclusion153 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
49%inclusion108 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion100 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
-32%synergy
Forlorn Flats
23%inclusion48 decks207 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
-45%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion21 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Campus
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Rumble Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-34%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy