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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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Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Soul Warden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Indulging Patrician
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sangromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Markov Purifier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Glutton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Starseer Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dashing Bloodsucker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Vanishing Verse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bake into a Pie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divine Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Divine Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Joust Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Calm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Light of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pay No Heed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jump Scare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invoke the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Endeavor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cling to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Stab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erase
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortal's Ardor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gravepurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
V.A.T.S.
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Congregate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tidy Conclusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Live or Die
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breathe Your Last
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Riposte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Revival // Revenge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Death Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Open the Vaults
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Martial Coup
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Healing Hands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silverquill Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Blood Beckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contract Killing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dawn to Dusk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pilfer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eaten Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Poet's Quill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lunarch Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Cause
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faith's Fetters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Snack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cracked Skull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Squire's Devotion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grasping Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sigarda's Imprisonment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Death Watch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Griffin Aerie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Noble Purpose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Fangs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Recumbent Bliss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ragged Veins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Canonized in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Path of Bravery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hostile Hostel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Memorial to Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Neglected Manor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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