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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
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!
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South Wind Avatar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Blood Tribute
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Revival // Revenge
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Indulging Patrician
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Tithe Drinker
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
The Gaffer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Stinging Study
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Defile
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Scytheclaw
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Light of Promise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Great Arashin City
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
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