Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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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Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Blood Tribute
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Coffers
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Grim Tutor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Farewell
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Protection
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Serra Ascendant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Children of Korlis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
The Gaffer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Witch of the Moors
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tree of Perdition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Indulging Patrician
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Guide of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Dawn's Truce
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Mortify
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Angel's Grace
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Stinging Study
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Extortion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Sigil
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur II
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Wound Reflection
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Parker Luck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Scrubland
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy