Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Core

Astarion, the Decadent
Rank #351
74decks
Background image for Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
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!
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Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Indulging Patrician
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Warden
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Attendant
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Drana's Emissary
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Markov Purifier
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
20%synergy
The Gaffer
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Witch of the Moors
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Archangel of Thune
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Overkill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Blood Tribute
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Fumigate
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
New Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Death Grasp
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sunbond
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
15%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy