Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
92%inclusion152 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion125 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion128 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Indulging Patrician
58%inclusion97 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Blood Tribute
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion84 decks166 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
62%inclusion103 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion100 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion75 decks161 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
36%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion59 decks149 decks
30%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
36%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Tithe Drinker
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Attendant
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
The Gaffer
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Revitalize
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sanctify
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of Life
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion50 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Boon Reflection
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion150 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion141 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion165 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion164 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy