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
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
93%inclusion207 decks223 decks
75%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion210 decks223 decks
73%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion137 decks223 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
80%inclusion178 decks223 decks
58%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion146 decks223 decks
53%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion137 decks223 decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion117 decks223 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion138 decks223 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion127 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion116 decks223 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion152 decks223 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion147 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion141 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion140 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion131 decks223 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion110 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion106 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion106 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
41%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion96 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion94 decks223 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion78 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion68 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion38 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion97 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion92 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Drana's Emissary
40%inclusion90 decks223 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion89 decks223 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
38%inclusion85 decks223 decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion82 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion82 decks223 decks
32%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion70 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion66 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion60 decks223 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion56 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion55 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion50 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
22%inclusion50 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion47 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion44 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion44 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
18%inclusion41 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Markov Baron
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion101 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion60 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion56 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion26 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
-14%synergy
Reprieve
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion80 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion78 decks223 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion60 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion59 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion44 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion30 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
-8%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.4%inclusion21 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
-12%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion99 decks223 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion81 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion58 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion42 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
-9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion90 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion76 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion76 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion69 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion54 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion47 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion40 decks223 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
31%inclusion70 decks223 decks
29%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion101 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion88 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion75 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion71 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion64 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion39 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion24 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion207 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion190 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion123 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion102 decks223 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion62 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion56 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion45 decks223 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion35 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion220 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion220 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion203 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion156 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion127 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion112 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion107 decks223 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion98 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion98 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion96 decks223 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion89 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion88 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion81 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion72 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion70 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion53 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion51 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
22%inclusion48 decks223 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion45 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion34 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion23 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion18 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion17 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
3%synergy