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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Fix What's Broken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Foot Mystic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion186 decks211 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion189 decks211 decks
68%synergy
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion186 decks211 decks
68%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion151 decks211 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
62%inclusion130 decks211 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion130 decks211 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion155 decks211 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
56%inclusion118 decks211 decks
51%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion131 decks211 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion170 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion149 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
61%inclusion128 decks211 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion123 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion119 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion114 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion112 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion106 decks211 decks
40%synergy
Mortify
50%inclusion106 decks211 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion105 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion142 decks211 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion140 decks211 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion132 decks211 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion125 decks211 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion123 decks211 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion93 decks211 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion80 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion65 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion105 decks211 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion102 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion91 decks189 decks
36%synergy
Indulging Patrician
47%inclusion100 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion95 decks211 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion94 decks211 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion93 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion85 decks203 decks
37%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion86 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion86 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
39%inclusion82 decks211 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Attendant
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
35%inclusion73 decks211 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion71 decks211 decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion69 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion63 decks211 decks
16%synergy
The Gaffer
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion61 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion57 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Drana's Emissary
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
24%inclusion51 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion50 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Markov Purifier
23%inclusion49 decks211 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion48 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
45%inclusion94 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
29%inclusion62 decks211 decks
26%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion54 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion47 decks211 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion43 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion28 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion92 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion77 decks211 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion75 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion68 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
21%inclusion45 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion42 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion32 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
-10%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion86 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion73 decks211 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
-13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
45%inclusion96 decks211 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion90 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion89 decks211 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion60 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion56 decks211 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion47 decks211 decks
21%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion35 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion29 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
38%inclusion81 decks211 decks
36%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion23 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.2%inclusion11 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion120 decks211 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion83 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion79 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion52 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion48 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion30 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion24 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion16 decks211 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion15 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion200 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion184 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion136 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion118 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion33 decks211 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion203 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion202 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion195 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion185 decks211 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion164 decks211 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion157 decks211 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion151 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
70%inclusion147 decks211 decks
58%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion133 decks211 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion124 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion112 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion96 decks211 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion93 decks211 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion87 decks211 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion77 decks211 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion72 decks211 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion59 decks211 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion55 decks211 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion46 decks211 decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion44 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion43 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion41 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion40 decks211 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion39 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion38 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion36 decks211 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion34 decks211 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion26 decks211 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.5%inclusion18 decks211 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
0%synergy