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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Cordial Vampire
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mortify
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Tithe Drinker
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Markov Purifier
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Indulging Patrician
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Drana's Emissary
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Epicure of Blood
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Suture Priest
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fiendish Panda
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Vein
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fracture
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Breathe Your Last
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Invoke the Divine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Stab
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Blood Tribute
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Rush of Dread
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of Life
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Bonds
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Fangs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Announcement
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Warlock Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sorin Markov
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Restless Fortress
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Locket
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Silverquill Campus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy