Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Turbulent Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Sanguine Bond
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Revival // Revenge
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mortify
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Attendant
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Indulging Patrician
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Markov Purifier
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Drana's Emissary
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cordial Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mister Negative
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Despark
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Riot Control
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Temporal Extortion
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sanctify
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Bontu's Monument
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Boon Reflection
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cleric Class
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sunbond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy