Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized

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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion291 decks317 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion299 decks317 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion250 decks317 decks
58%synergy
Blood Tribute
59%inclusion186 decks317 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion212 decks317 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion187 decks317 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion185 decks316 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion196 decks317 decks
49%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion160 decks317 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion185 decks317 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion217 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Mortify
67%inclusion212 decks317 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion210 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion204 decks317 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion164 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
49%inclusion156 decks317 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion156 decks317 decks
21%synergy
Indulging Patrician
49%inclusion155 decks317 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion150 decks317 decks
22%synergy
Soul Warden
47%inclusion148 decks317 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion134 decks317 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion126 decks317 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion102 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion101 decks317 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion83 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion71 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion62 decks317 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion49 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion137 decks317 decks
32%synergy
Drana's Emissary
42%inclusion134 decks317 decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion131 decks317 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion130 decks317 decks
36%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40%inclusion126 decks317 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion116 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion111 decks317 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion107 decks316 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion102 decks317 decks
21%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion102 decks317 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion100 decks317 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion98 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion97 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion96 decks317 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
29%inclusion92 decks317 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion90 decks317 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion80 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion79 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion76 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion73 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion72 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion72 decks317 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion66 decks317 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
21%inclusion66 decks317 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion65 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion65 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion63 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion63 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
20%inclusion62 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion54 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
17%inclusion53 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion49 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion46 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion40 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion40 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion35 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
11%inclusion35 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fracture
27%inclusion86 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion80 decks317 decks
22%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion77 decks317 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion46 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion36 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
-13%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
-16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion143 decks317 decks
35%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion115 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion112 decks317 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion105 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
30%inclusion95 decks317 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion53 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion52 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion41 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion37 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion32 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
New Blood
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
-11%synergy
Sanctify
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion136 decks317 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion119 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion100 decks317 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion70 decks257 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion84 decks317 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion70 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion63 decks317 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion49 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion46 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion41 decks317 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion33 decks261 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion38 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion38 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion36 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.8%inclusion28 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion120 decks317 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion112 decks317 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion100 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion98 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
26%inclusion83 decks317 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion78 decks317 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion74 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion61 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion57 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion48 decks317 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion38 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion35 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion34 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion32 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.8%inclusion28 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion83 decks317 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion47 decks317 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion145 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion127 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion107 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion100 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion94 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion73 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion56 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion44 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.5%inclusion30 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion24 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.9%inclusion18 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.0%inclusion16 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion296 decks317 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion274 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion180 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion151 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion86 decks317 decks
12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion79 decks317 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion61 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion55 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion52 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.3%inclusion23 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.9%inclusion22 decks317 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion314 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion314 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion287 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion219 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion179 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion164 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion155 decks317 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
47%inclusion149 decks317 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion146 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion143 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion136 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion125 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion120 decks317 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion117 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion102 decks317 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion100 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion83 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion74 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion69 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion67 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion65 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion61 decks317 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion60 decks317 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion46 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion45 decks317 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion43 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion42 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion39 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion38 decks317 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion36 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion36 decks317 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion31 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion29 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.9%inclusion25 decks317 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion21 decks317 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.7%inclusion18 decks317 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
2%synergy