Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized

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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Foot Headquarters
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion262 decks284 decks
75%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion270 decks284 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion231 decks284 decks
60%synergy
Blood Tribute
59%inclusion168 decks284 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion189 decks284 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
60%inclusion169 decks284 decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion178 decks284 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion163 decks283 decks
48%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion143 decks284 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion168 decks284 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion195 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Mortify
66%inclusion188 decks284 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion185 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Blood Artist
65%inclusion185 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion144 decks284 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion140 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion139 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion137 decks284 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion133 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion132 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion118 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion78 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion124 decks284 decks
32%synergy
Drana's Emissary
43%inclusion122 decks284 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion121 decks284 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion119 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
39%inclusion110 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion102 decks284 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion99 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion98 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion91 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion90 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion90 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion89 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion78 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion75 decks284 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion73 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion70 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion69 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion64 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
21%inclusion59 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion55 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion49 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion49 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fracture
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion71 decks284 decks
22%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion68 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion130 decks284 decks
36%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion94 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion80 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion70 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion56 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion48 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion37 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion30 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
-11%synergy
Death Grasp
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion123 decks284 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion109 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion90 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion76 decks284 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion35 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion112 decks284 decks
36%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion99 decks284 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion96 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion90 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
26%inclusion74 decks284 decks
18%synergy
Grievous Wound
24%inclusion69 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion66 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion50 decks284 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion33 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Greed
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion24 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
29%inclusion83 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion43 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.1%inclusion23 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.0%inclusion17 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion130 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion113 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion90 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion86 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion69 decks284 decks
13%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion40 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion39 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion264 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion242 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion156 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion129 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion78 decks284 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion76 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion52 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion45 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion44 decks284 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion281 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion281 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion257 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion193 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion158 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion146 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
49%inclusion138 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion133 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion132 decks284 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion131 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion118 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion108 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion107 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion88 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion88 decks284 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion80 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion67 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion61 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion51 decks284 decks
-7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion42 decks284 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion41 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion38 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion34 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks284 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion21 decks284 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion20 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion16 decks284 decks
-6%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
2%synergy