Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Turbulent Moor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Pox Plague
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Exquisite Blood
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Blood Tribute
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Revival // Revenge
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Serra Ascendant
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
58%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Farewell
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Indulging Patrician
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Drana's Emissary
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Children of Korlis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mortify
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Rush of Dread
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Extortion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Replenish
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Gift of Estates
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Blind Obedience
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Greater Auramancy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Near-Death Experience
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Solemnity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy