Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shredder, Shadow Master
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Umbral Expanse
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
2.5%inclusion3 decks119 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion577 decks662 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion575 decks662 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion568 decks662 decks
64%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion473 decks662 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion371 decks524 decks
61%synergy
Blood Tribute
58%inclusion384 decks662 decks
56%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
60%inclusion398 decks662 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion461 decks662 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
53%inclusion348 decks662 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion394 decks662 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion508 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion467 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion391 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion383 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57%inclusion378 decks662 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
54%inclusion345 decks634 decks
43%synergy
Mortify
53%inclusion353 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion347 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
52%inclusion344 decks662 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion343 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion424 decks662 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion422 decks662 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion377 decks662 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
54%inclusion357 decks662 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion349 decks662 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion279 decks662 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion259 decks662 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion226 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion208 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion151 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion330 decks662 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion326 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Indulging Patrician
44%inclusion291 decks662 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion280 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion275 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
41%inclusion271 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion268 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion265 decks662 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion249 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
37%inclusion238 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
36%inclusion239 decks662 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
35%inclusion234 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion229 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
34%inclusion228 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion211 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion180 decks585 decks
29%synergy
Drana's Emissary
30%inclusion201 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion184 decks662 decks
-7%synergy
Suture Priest
27%inclusion182 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion178 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion133 decks519 decks
21%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25%inclusion168 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
23%inclusion155 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion152 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
23%inclusion151 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Markov Purifier
22%inclusion148 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
22%inclusion147 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion145 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion141 decks662 decks
2%synergy
The Gaffer
21%inclusion139 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion138 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion121 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion120 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
18%inclusion118 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion109 decks623 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
17%inclusion115 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Tithe Drinker
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion113 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion106 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion96 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion93 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion84 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion72 decks649 decks
-1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion72 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
41%inclusion269 decks662 decks
38%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
34%inclusion226 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion197 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion171 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion135 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion122 decks649 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion124 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion123 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion115 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion107 decks624 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion98 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion66 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion64 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
9.4%inclusion62 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Revitalize
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
-16%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
42%inclusion275 decks662 decks
32%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion264 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion237 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion210 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Dread
30%inclusion196 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion151 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion133 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Extortion
19%inclusion129 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Fumigate
19%inclusion128 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion125 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion119 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion110 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion103 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion81 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion71 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.2%inclusion61 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion35 decks521 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion272 decks662 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion237 decks662 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion119 decks363 decks
25%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
30%inclusion199 decks662 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion164 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion127 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion126 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion121 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion118 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion106 decks637 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion82 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.6%inclusion50 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
42%inclusion278 decks662 decks
39%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion268 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
35%inclusion233 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion208 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion179 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion146 decks662 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion143 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion127 decks623 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion119 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion105 decks585 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion112 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
12%inclusion81 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion81 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion76 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.2%inclusion61 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion41 decks649 decks
-2%synergy
Life Insurance
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
32%inclusion213 decks662 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion63 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion359 decks662 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion308 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion257 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion236 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion167 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion126 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion108 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion101 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion92 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion86 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion86 decks662 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion79 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion77 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion66 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion34 decks627 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.2%inclusion24 decks464 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion626 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion579 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion412 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion374 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion177 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion143 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
19%inclusion128 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion123 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion37 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion76 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion635 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion634 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion601 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion569 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion483 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion466 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion463 decks662 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
65%inclusion427 decks662 decks
53%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion401 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion374 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion339 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion291 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion283 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion248 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion235 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion156 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion194 decks662 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion184 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion169 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion156 decks662 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion152 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion133 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion131 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion128 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion122 decks649 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion117 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion116 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion108 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion108 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion104 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion102 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion102 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion99 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion98 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion98 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion84 decks662 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion82 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion72 decks649 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion67 decks662 decks
-10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion41 decks649 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
-8%synergy