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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Blood Tribute
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Exsanguinate
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Indulging Patrician
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Revival // Revenge
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Mortify
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Drana's Emissary
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Soul Warden
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Markov Purifier
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Cordial Vampire
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Vampire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Revitalize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Dread
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Read the Bones
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Fumigate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Vindicate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Cleric Class
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Boon Reflection
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Light of Promise
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy