Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Core

Astarion, the Decadent
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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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11%synergy
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4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
64%synergy
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76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
58%synergy
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72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
49%synergy
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54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
48%synergy
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62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
53%inclusion41 decks77 decks
45%synergy
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49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
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46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
44%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Soul's Attendant
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
35%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
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Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Drana's Emissary
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Suture Priest
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Markov Purifier
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
30%synergy
The Gaffer
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Witch of the Moors
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Tithe Drinker
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Archangel of Thune
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Divinity of Pride
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Dread
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Death Grasp
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of Life
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Sigil
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Boon Reflection
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Greed
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Life Insurance
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Warlock Class
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Accord
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbond
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Restless Fortress
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy