Syr Vondam, the Lucent (Commander) - Core

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
Cost of Brilliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Response
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Melancholic Poet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Potioner's Trove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flight-Deck Coordinator
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Knight Luminary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Dual-Sun Adepts
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Scout for Survivors
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Honor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
The Seriema
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Zealous Display
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Archetype of Courage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Decode Transmissions
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Gravpack Monoist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Brightspear Zealot
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hullcarver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gravblade Heavy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Exosuit Savior
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sunstar Expansionist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Starport Security
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sunstar Lightsmith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Company Commander
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Starfighter Pilot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Weftblade Enhancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dockworker Drone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snooping Page
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Joined Researchers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Assault Intercessor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Space Marine Scout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Timeline Culler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Comet Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Companion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Skittermaw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sunstar Chaplain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightless Evangel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightstall Inquisitor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Abattoir Ghoul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Gravkill
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Focus Fire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Reroute Systems
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dark Endurance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Depressurize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Masterful Flourish
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Strike
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Emergency Eject
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rapier Wit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bake into a Pie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fortify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Raise the Alarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
That's Rough Buddy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Embrace Oblivion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Send in the Pest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Withering Curse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Helping Hand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collective Effort
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gravedig
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Game Over
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Requiem Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hylderblade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Diary of Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rescue Skiff
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lux Cannon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fell Gravship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Susurian Dirgecraft
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Nutrient Block
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Coin of Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mole Module
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Web-Shooters
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Costume Closet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sothera, the Supervoid
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Hardlight Containment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Banishing Light
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Chorale of the Void
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Graduation Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Seam Rip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Murder Investigation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ossification
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Alien Symbiosis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rent Is Due
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Belenon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Dross Pits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Fen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Forum of Amity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-37%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Foot Headquarters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Countryside
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rumble Arena
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy