Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Pox Plague
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Cordial Vampire
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinate
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Mortify
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Indulging Patrician
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Markov Purifier
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Drana's Emissary
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Epicure of Blood
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fiendish Panda
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Patron of the Vein
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Invoke the Divine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Overkill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Stab
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unbury
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Rush of Dread
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Fumigate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Death Grasp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Wedding Announcement
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Warlock Class
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Steppe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Foot Headquarters
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Silverquill Campus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy