Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core Aristocrats

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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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Astarion's Thirst
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Sanguine Bond
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Mortify
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Alchemist's Assistant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Indulging Patrician
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Drana's Emissary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bone Devourer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fortress Kin-Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Starseer Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Essence Channeler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Dusk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Vitality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Treacherous Greed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Urge to Feed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Power Word Kill
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Divine Resilience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unwanted Remake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Undercity's Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bleed Dry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silverstrike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Incursion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Starfall Invocation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Call to the Feast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Revival // Revenge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fumigate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Past
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Eviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Army of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorin's Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Consume Spirit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Release the Dogs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gruesome Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Recover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feast of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Sigil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonmail Hauberk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Demon's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
March of the Canonized
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lunarch Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Debtors' Knell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sorin Markov
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Adventurer's Inn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Fortress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Column
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Neglected Manor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy