Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

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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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Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Exquisite Blood
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Blood Tribute
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Exsanguinate
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Revival // Revenge
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Soul Warden
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Prophet
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Markov Purifier
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Defile
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Murder
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalize
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Invoke the Divine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Sanctify
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
New Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Essence Pulse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Final Act
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Killing Wave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Scytheclaw
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Sigil
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Fountain
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy