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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Abandoned Air Temple
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
93%inclusion207 decks222 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion208 decks222 decks
72%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion136 decks222 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion178 decks222 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
62%inclusion137 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion145 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion118 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion128 decks221 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion136 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion115 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion151 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion147 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
64%inclusion142 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion110 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion105 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion102 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion102 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Drana's Emissary
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion76 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Markov Baron
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Death Grasp
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sanctify
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Parker Luck
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion206 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion187 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion125 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion102 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion219 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion219 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion201 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion153 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion125 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion110 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion105 decks222 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion98 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy