Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ozai's Cruelty
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion94 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
6%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Congregate
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion53 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
New Blood
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
20%synergy
Boon Reflection
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion99 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion157 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-10%synergy