Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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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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Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Drana's Emissary
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Tithe Drinker
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Cordial Vampire
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Essence Channeler
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Starseer Mentor
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Gaffer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Exemplar of Light
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalize
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Blood Pact
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Congregate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Killing Wave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Death Grasp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Chalice of Life
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Warlock Class
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Boon Reflection
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Hope
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Test of Endurance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Link
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stab Wound
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Light
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sorin Markov
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy