Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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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Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
64%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion161 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion147 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Mortify
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion128 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion112 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion93 decks194 decks
36%synergy
Indulging Patrician
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion92 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
The Gaffer
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Drana's Emissary
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Markov Purifier
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Blind Obedience
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion192 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion175 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion192 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion184 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion175 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion160 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion148 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion133 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Foot Headquarters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy