Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pain 101
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Indulging Patrician
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Mortify
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Drana's Emissary
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Revival // Revenge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Tithe Drinker
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Cordial Vampire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Epicure of Blood
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fiendish Panda
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Champion of Dusk
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Revitalize
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pact
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Sanctify
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Forever Young
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sinister Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Campfire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Warlock Class
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cleric Class
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Wedding Announcement
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Banishing Light
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Restless Fortress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Marble Diamond
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy