Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Upgraded

Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Pox Plague
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion426 decks477 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion363 decks477 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion354 decks477 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion309 decks477 decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion250 decks477 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion293 decks477 decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
49%inclusion233 decks477 decks
47%synergy
Indulging Patrician
52%inclusion246 decks477 decks
47%synergy
Mortify
67%inclusion320 decks477 decks
45%synergy
Revival // Revenge
49%inclusion235 decks477 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion325 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion320 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion282 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion246 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion229 decks477 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion225 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion220 decks477 decks
39%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion220 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion209 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion207 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion165 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion90 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion86 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion82 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion44 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion194 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion182 decks477 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion177 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion172 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
36%inclusion169 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Markov Purifier
36%inclusion171 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
36%inclusion170 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
35%inclusion168 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Drana's Emissary
35%inclusion166 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
34%inclusion162 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
34%inclusion160 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion154 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion149 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion139 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion137 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Cordial Vampire
29%inclusion137 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion135 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion124 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion121 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion119 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion117 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
24%inclusion116 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion115 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion113 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion111 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion105 decks474 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
21%inclusion102 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion101 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion98 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion96 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion96 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion83 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Captivating Vampire
14%inclusion67 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion64 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
5%synergy
The Gaffer
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Exemplar of Light
11%inclusion54 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
11%inclusion54 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion186 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion144 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion115 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion107 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion78 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion59 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion52 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion48 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion47 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion47 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Village Rites
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Stinging Study
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Riot Control
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion192 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion184 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion175 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Dread
28%inclusion134 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion134 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion104 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion96 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion93 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion79 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion75 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion70 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion68 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion64 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion49 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion49 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion48 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Death Grasp
9.2%inclusion44 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Sanctify
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion32 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.5%inclusion31 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion177 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion170 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion166 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion127 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion113 decks477 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion74 decks357 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion80 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion71 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion67 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion50 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.6%inclusion31 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion173 decks477 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion169 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion141 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion131 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion128 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion125 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion96 decks474 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion87 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion63 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion48 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Promise
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
21%inclusion102 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion81 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion224 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion210 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion174 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion95 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion90 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion46 decks477 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.2%inclusion44 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.6%inclusion41 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion453 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion404 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion305 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion235 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion120 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion114 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion96 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion52 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion471 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion469 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion419 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion309 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion262 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion251 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion229 decks477 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion223 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion219 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion212 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion201 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion194 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion193 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion164 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion144 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion130 decks477 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion128 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion116 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion114 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion112 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion99 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion88 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion81 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion72 decks465 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion71 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion68 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion64 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion52 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion51 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion47 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
9.0%inclusion43 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.8%inclusion37 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion29 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
5%synergy