Syr Vondam, the Lucent (Commander) - Optimized

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hullcarver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Knight Luminary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Emptiness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Porcelain Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Soul of Eternity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Caelus Nin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Angel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guardian of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Tithe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Zealous Display
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Focus Fire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Act of Heroism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unwanted Remake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Angelsong
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gravkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Family Reunion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Warping Wail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Zealous Persecution
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Honor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Revival // Revenge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cleansing Nova
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spear of Heliod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Barrensteppe Siege
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Answered Prayers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Safeguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glorious Anthem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Honor of the Pure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bad Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Communion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Banishing Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Ballroom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Forlorn Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Uncharted Haven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy