Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized

Sikora
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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Scheming Silvertongue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
South Wind Avatar
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion276 decks302 decks
75%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion285 decks302 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion243 decks302 decks
59%synergy
Blood Tribute
59%inclusion177 decks302 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion200 decks302 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion179 decks302 decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion189 decks302 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion174 decks301 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion179 decks302 decks
47%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
49%inclusion148 decks302 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion206 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion199 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
66%inclusion199 decks302 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion194 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion156 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
49%inclusion149 decks302 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion148 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion144 decks302 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion143 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion141 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion128 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion120 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion101 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion94 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion82 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion67 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion59 decks302 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion129 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Drana's Emissary
42%inclusion128 decks302 decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion127 decks302 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion125 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion110 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion108 decks302 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion102 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
33%inclusion100 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion98 decks302 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion96 decks302 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion94 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion94 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion91 decks302 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
28%inclusion86 decks302 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion84 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion77 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion72 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion71 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion70 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion64 decks302 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion62 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion57 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion53 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion37 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion34 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fracture
27%inclusion81 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion75 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion71 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion31 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion136 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion104 decks302 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion102 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion88 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion76 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion57 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion30 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Death Grasp
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion132 decks302 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion93 decks302 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion63 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion69 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion44 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion40 decks302 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion105 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion99 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion93 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
26%inclusion79 decks302 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion74 decks302 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion68 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion83 decks302 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion46 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.3%inclusion25 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion139 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion124 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion99 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion97 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion92 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion282 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion260 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion171 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion146 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion81 decks302 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion78 decks302 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion60 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion52 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion50 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion21 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion299 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion299 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion273 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion210 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion173 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion155 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion146 decks302 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
47%inclusion141 decks302 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion140 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion137 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion129 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion117 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion115 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion100 decks302 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion95 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion85 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion73 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion68 decks297 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion63 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion62 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion61 decks302 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion58 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion45 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion42 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion41 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion36 decks302 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion33 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion29 decks302 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.0%inclusion18 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
4%synergy