Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
93%inclusion215 decks231 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion218 decks231 decks
73%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion142 decks231 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion185 decks231 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion152 decks231 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion142 decks231 decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion119 decks231 decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion121 decks231 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion132 decks230 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion140 decks231 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion159 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion150 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion145 decks231 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion143 decks231 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion133 decks231 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion114 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion111 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion108 decks231 decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion105 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion104 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion99 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion99 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion79 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion72 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion68 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Indulging Patrician
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion101 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Drana's Emissary
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion93 decks231 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion87 decks231 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion86 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion75 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion66 decks231 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion63 decks231 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion54 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion51 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion41 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Markov Baron
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
6%synergy
The Gaffer
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fracture
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion83 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion81 decks231 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
26%inclusion61 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion60 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
-8%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion70 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion44 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
38%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion78 decks231 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion77 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion73 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion50 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion49 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion104 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Restless Fortress
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion215 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion196 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion126 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion105 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion65 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion228 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion228 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion209 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion157 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion131 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion115 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion109 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion107 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
44%inclusion102 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion100 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion91 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion90 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion85 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion76 decks231 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion74 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion71 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion53 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion49 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion46 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion27 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
2%synergy