Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

Sikora
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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Scheming Silvertongue
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ulna Alley Shopkeep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Blood Tribute
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Indulging Patrician
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Soul Warden
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Revival // Revenge
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Markov Purifier
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Champion of Dusk
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Revitalize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Stinging Study
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Fumigate
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Death Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sanctify
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Greed
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Pristine Talisman
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Silence
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy