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%inclusion96 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Blood Tribute
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
51%synergy
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Blood Artist
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Mortify
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Edgar, Charmed Groom
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Cordial Vampire
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Tithe Drinker
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Drana and Linvala
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Attendant
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sanctify
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Cleric Class
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Greed
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy