Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

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
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Leech Collector
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Blood Tribute
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Revival // Revenge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Mortify
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Cordial Vampire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Tithe Drinker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Vampire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Murder
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Defile
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Rush of Dread
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Death Grasp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Final Act
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vampire Lord
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy