Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Self-Damage

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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Blind Obedience
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Soul Warden
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Children of Korlis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Darkstar Augur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Archangel of Thune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Angel of Vitality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Teysa Karlov
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wandering Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Fracture
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
False Cure
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Argivian Find
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fatal Push
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Rush of Dread
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Temporal Extortion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Villainous Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Righteous Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Azor's Gateway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of Life
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Cube
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Cleric Class
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Boon Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Mantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Chorus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Test of Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Wise Counselor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
City of Shadows
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mistveil Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Fetid Heath
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy