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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MTGStocks
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion203 decks232 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion211 decks232 decks
69%synergy
Sanguine Bond
90%inclusion208 decks232 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Blood Tribute
63%inclusion146 decks232 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion158 decks232 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion144 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion171 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
56%inclusion131 decks232 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion147 decks232 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion188 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion165 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion136 decks232 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion133 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion132 decks232 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion125 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Soul Warden
54%inclusion125 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion123 decks232 decks
45%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion117 decks232 decks
40%synergy
Wound Reflection
49%inclusion114 decks232 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion165 decks232 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion160 decks232 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion146 decks232 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion145 decks232 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion137 decks232 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion105 decks232 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion87 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
47%inclusion110 decks232 decks
34%synergy
Indulging Patrician
47%inclusion109 decks232 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion85 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion106 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
46%inclusion91 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion104 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion98 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
30%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
39%inclusion91 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Serra Ascendant
38%inclusion89 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Attendant
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion82 decks232 decks
25%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion79 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion72 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion70 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
The Gaffer
29%inclusion68 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Drana's Emissary
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Markov Purifier
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion48 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion45 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Tithe Drinker
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion36 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mortify
47%inclusion109 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
46%inclusion106 decks232 decks
43%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
30%inclusion69 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
0%synergy
Revitalize
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion99 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
34%inclusion80 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion50 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
44%inclusion102 decks232 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion75 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Sigil
23%inclusion54 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion35 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion33 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion96 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion71 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion67 decks232 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion28 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
39%inclusion91 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion24 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion137 decks232 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion88 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion55 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion53 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion52 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion31 decks232 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion30 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion222 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion201 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion147 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion130 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion58 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion57 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion26 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion21 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion17 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion12 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion222 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion221 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion210 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion204 decks232 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion178 decks232 decks
47%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion176 decks232 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion159 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion153 decks232 decks
55%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion141 decks232 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion140 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion115 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion101 decks232 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion100 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion93 decks232 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion86 decks232 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion84 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion67 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion59 decks232 decks
-16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion51 decks232 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion46 decks232 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion43 decks232 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion42 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion41 decks232 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion40 decks232 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion39 decks232 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion38 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion37 decks232 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion28 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion32 decks232 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks232 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.5%inclusion22 decks232 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion19 decks232 decks
-13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion18 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion16 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion15 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
2%synergy