Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core Combo

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Day of Black Sun
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rush of Dread
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Markov Purifier
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Revival // Revenge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Drana's Emissary
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Indulging Patrician
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Mortify
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cleric Class
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Tithe Drinker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Essence Channeler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Suture Priest
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Soul's Attendant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Darkstar Augur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Soul Warden
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shroudstomper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Possessed Goat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exemplar of Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fiendish Panda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Herald of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Resplendent Marshal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Divinity of Pride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Baron of Vizkopa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Fracture
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Consuming Corruption
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Congregate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Breathe Your Last
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Give In to Violence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Seized from Slumber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Downfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dire Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Dash Hopes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blessed Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Closing Statement
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Invoke the Divine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Renewed Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Storm Herd
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sunset Revelry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reverse the Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Terashi's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Soul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Legions to Ashes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Quietus Spike
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Chalice of Life
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Sigil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Prism Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Azor's Gateway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Invitation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demon's Horn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Bonds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Warlock Class
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Griffin Aerie
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Boon Reflection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of the Void
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Snack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Light of Promise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Firja's Retribution
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Radiant Fountain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Grange
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arch of Orazca
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Vent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Locket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pillar of Origins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Neglected Manor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Promising Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Mirage Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forlorn Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy