Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cat-Gator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Sanguine Bond
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Revival // Revenge
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Blood Tribute
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Serra Ascendant
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Indulging Patrician
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Attendant
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Drana's Emissary
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Fumigate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Dread
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Profane Transfusion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Death Grasp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sanctify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Quietus Spike
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Scytheclaw
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Boon Reflection
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Land Tax
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sokka's Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sunbond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Solemnity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Restless Fortress
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy