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

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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
Foot Headquarters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Cordial Vampire
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Mortify
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Markov Purifier
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Indulging Patrician
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Drana's Emissary
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Vampire
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Epicure of Blood
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Stromkirk Bloodthief
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fiendish Panda
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Vein
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Despark
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Breathe Your Last
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Invoke the Divine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Incursion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Stab
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Revival // Revenge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fumigate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Call to the Feast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Death Grasp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Fangs
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Announcement
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Griffin Aerie
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sorin Markov
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Shambling Vent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Steppe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Silverquill Campus
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy