Astarion, the Decadent (Commander)

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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
Stensian Sanguinist
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.0%inclusion41 decks825 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
4.5%inclusion7 decks155 decks
1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
3.1%inclusion37 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
2.9%inclusion25 decks873 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
83%inclusion5.48K decks6.62K decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion4.51K decks6.62K decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion3.53K decks6.62K decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion4.14K decks6.62K decks
50%synergy
Indulging Patrician
54%inclusion3.61K decks6.62K decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion4.14K decks6.62K decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion4.53K decks6.62K decks
47%synergy
Blood Tribute
49%inclusion3.21K decks6.62K decks
46%synergy
Revival // Revenge
47%inclusion3.13K decks6.62K decks
43%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion2.98K decks6.62K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
62%inclusion4.08K decks6.62K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion4.05K decks6.62K decks
-3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion3.74K decks6.62K decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion3.74K decks6.62K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion3.21K decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
46%inclusion3.02K decks6.62K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion2.96K decks6.62K decks
16%synergy
Soul Warden
44%inclusion2.94K decks6.62K decks
27%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion2.83K decks6.62K decks
38%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion2.79K decks6.62K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion1.78K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion1.42K decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion1.02K decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion901 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion599 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion398 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion393 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion383 decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion2.78K decks6.62K decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion2.76K decks6.62K decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion2.13K decks5.29K decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion2.55K decks6.36K decks
28%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion2.64K decks6.62K decks
37%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion2.59K decks6.62K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion2.49K decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.62K decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion2.39K decks6.62K decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
35%inclusion2.33K decks6.62K decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion2.32K decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion1.79K decks5.24K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion2.21K decks6.62K decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.62K decks
30%synergy
Tithe Drinker
30%inclusion2.01K decks6.62K decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion1.94K decks6.48K decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion1.93K decks6.62K decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
27%inclusion1.81K decks6.62K decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion1.80K decks6.62K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion1.76K decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion1.74K decks6.62K decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion1.68K decks6.62K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion1.64K decks6.62K decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.28K decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.62K decks
17%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion1.47K decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.62K decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion1.29K decks5.85K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.62K decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.62K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.62K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.62K decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.27K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
15%inclusion791 decks5.23K decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion929 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion921 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion861 decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion827 decks6.62K decks
9%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion797 decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion795 decks6.62K decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion787 decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion476 decks4.01K decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion763 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion714 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion686 decks6.62K decks
-5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
10%inclusion669 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion2.49K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Fracture
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion1.85K decks6.62K decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.62K decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.62K decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion920 decks6.62K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion917 decks6.62K decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion887 decks6.62K decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion798 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion647 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion641 decks6.62K decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion635 decks6.62K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion625 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.3%inclusion613 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion531 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion485 decks6.48K decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion488 decks6.62K decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
6.0%inclusion394 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion391 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion352 decks6.62K decks
-6%synergy
Stinging Study
5.3%inclusion349 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion2.65K decks6.62K decks
22%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion2.25K decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion2.06K decks6.62K decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion2.01K decks6.62K decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion982 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion798 decks6.62K decks
-5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion731 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion650 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion638 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Death Grasp
9.0%inclusion594 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.5%inclusion562 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.3%inclusion550 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
New Blood
8.0%inclusion532 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion521 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion516 decks6.62K decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion510 decks6.62K decks
-8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.8%inclusion452 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.6%inclusion436 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion405 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.5%inclusion367 decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion273 decks5.24K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion2.36K decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion2.27K decks6.62K decks
27%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion2.08K decks6.62K decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion1.67K decks6.62K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion832 decks3.45K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion1.29K decks6.62K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion918 decks6.38K decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion918 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion912 decks6.62K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion826 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion815 decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion796 decks6.62K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion336 decks3.53K decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.3%inclusion616 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion551 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.6%inclusion500 decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion421 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.6%inclusion440 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion388 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion2.30K decks6.62K decks
32%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.62K decks
23%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.28K decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion1.93K decks6.62K decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion1.89K decks6.62K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion1.54K decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion1.34K decks5.87K decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.62K decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion991 decks6.62K decks
11%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion973 decks6.62K decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion742 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion663 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion645 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion591 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.9%inclusion590 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.5%inclusion541 decks6.35K decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.5%inclusion562 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion552 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.2%inclusion544 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.1%inclusion526 decks6.48K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.0%inclusion527 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion506 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion459 decks6.62K decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion397 decks6.62K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.8%inclusion386 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.6%inclusion369 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.3%inclusion351 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion349 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.1%inclusion338 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion1.48K decks6.62K decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.62K decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion721 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion644 decks6.62K decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.3%inclusion551 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.4%inclusion490 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion488 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion2.74K decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion2.68K decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion2K decks6.62K decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion1.25K decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.62K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion993 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion969 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion369 decks3.53K decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion669 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion659 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.8%inclusion585 decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion543 decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion522 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion420 decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion5.92K decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion5.42K decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion3.91K decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion2.97K decks6.62K decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.62K decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion2.02K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.62K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion944 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion786 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion713 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion485 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion367 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion346 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion6.56K decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion6.54K decks6.62K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.56K decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion4K decks6.62K decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion3.51K decks6.62K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion3.36K decks6.62K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion3.12K decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion2.92K decks6.62K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion2.89K decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion2.61K decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion2.60K decks6.62K decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion2.55K decks6.62K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion2.08K decks6.62K decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion2.05K decks6.62K decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion1.84K decks6.62K decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion1.77K decks6.62K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion1.39K decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.62K decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion1.24K decks6.62K decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion1.19K decks6.62K decks
-12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.62K decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion1.15K decks6.62K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.62K decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion955 decks6.62K decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion924 decks6.62K decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion909 decks6.62K decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion610 decks4.60K decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion859 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.4%inclusion623 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion577 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.7%inclusion576 decks6.62K decks
-6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.1%inclusion526 decks6.48K decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.6%inclusion502 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.6%inclusion501 decks6.62K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion485 decks6.48K decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.0%inclusion466 decks6.62K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion465 decks6.62K decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion435 decks6.62K decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.9%inclusion393 decks6.62K decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.8%inclusion381 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion378 decks6.62K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.7%inclusion335 decks5.87K decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion353 decks6.62K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.3%inclusion352 decks6.62K decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion347 decks6.62K decks
2%synergy