Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

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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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Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
73%synergy
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion84 decks90 decks
73%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
76%inclusion68 decks90 decks
67%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
64%synergy
Indulging Patrician
69%inclusion62 decks90 decks
63%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
50%synergy
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Blood Artist
77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion64 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Cordial Vampire
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
39%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Tithe Drinker
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Markov Purifier
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Drana and Linvala
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Markov Baron
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Fracture
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Call to the Feast
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Sanctify
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Life Insurance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
2%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion68 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy