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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Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion178 decks198 decks
74%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion176 decks198 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion177 decks198 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion141 decks198 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
62%inclusion123 decks198 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion148 decks198 decks
54%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion122 decks198 decks
54%synergy
Revival // Revenge
58%inclusion115 decks198 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion125 decks198 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion158 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion145 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion118 decks198 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion117 decks198 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Mortify
54%inclusion107 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion106 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
54%inclusion106 decks198 decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
49%inclusion98 decks198 decks
43%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
48%inclusion96 decks198 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion136 decks198 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion136 decks198 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion129 decks198 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion86 decks198 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion74 decks198 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion74 decks198 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion60 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion48 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion96 decks198 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion95 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
48%inclusion95 decks198 decks
35%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion91 decks198 decks
41%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
45%inclusion90 decks198 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion90 decks198 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion87 decks198 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion85 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
38%synergy
Serra Ascendant
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion79 decks198 decks
29%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion73 decks198 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
35%inclusion70 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion68 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33%inclusion65 decks198 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion61 decks198 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
30%inclusion59 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion59 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
-5%synergy
The Gaffer
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
26%inclusion51 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Drana's Emissary
26%inclusion51 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Markov Purifier
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
-5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Tithe Drinker
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
32%inclusion64 decks198 decks
30%synergy
Fracture
28%inclusion55 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion46 decks198 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-16%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion95 decks198 decks
38%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion75 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion71 decks198 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion61 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Pox Plague
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
40%inclusion80 decks198 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion77 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion69 decks198 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion28 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
46%inclusion92 decks198 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion89 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion86 decks198 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion77 decks198 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion57 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion50 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
13%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion36 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Life Insurance
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
37%inclusion74 decks198 decks
35%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion114 decks198 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion85 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion75 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion49 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion27 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion25 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion20 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion17 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.1%inclusion10 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion188 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion173 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion126 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion106 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion47 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion33 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion188 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion187 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion182 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion176 decks198 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
79%inclusion156 decks198 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion145 decks198 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion139 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
68%inclusion134 decks198 decks
56%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion127 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion117 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion104 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion89 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion87 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion84 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion66 decks198 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion65 decks198 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion52 decks198 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion43 decks198 decks
-17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion41 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion40 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion37 decks198 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion35 decks198 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion34 decks198 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion32 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion31 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion30 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion29 decks198 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion18 decks198 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
-0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
2%synergy