Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive +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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Qarsi Revenant
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Angel of Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Vitality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Gaffer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blessed Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
To Arms!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Djeru's Resolve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Congregate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
False Cure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wrath of God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cleansing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Revival // Revenge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Wedding Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chalice of Life
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Halo Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Azor's Gateway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dolmen Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Axis of Mortality
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Cleric Class
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Test of Endurance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Remedy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Conspiracy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Necrodominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ragged Veins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Orim's Prayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
79%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy