Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mister Negative
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
2.4%inclusion3 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion2.43K decks2.80K decks
65%synergy
Indulging Patrician
60%inclusion1.68K decks2.80K decks
54%synergy
Exquisite Blood
72%inclusion2K decks2.80K decks
54%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion1.57K decks2.80K decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion2.09K decks2.80K decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
55%inclusion1.55K decks2.80K decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion1.78K decks2.80K decks
52%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion1.72K decks2.80K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion1.46K decks2.80K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion1.35K decks2.80K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion1.83K decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Mortify
57%inclusion1.60K decks2.80K decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.59K decks2.80K decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion1.51K decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion1.44K decks2.80K decks
41%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
51%inclusion1.43K decks2.80K decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.42K decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.38K decks2.80K decks
31%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion1.32K decks2.80K decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.73K decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion907 decks2.80K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion723 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion486 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion483 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion429 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion243 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion181 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion174 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion156 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion1.27K decks2.76K decks
38%synergy
Markov Purifier
44%inclusion1.24K decks2.80K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion438 decks996 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion1.21K decks2.80K decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
42%inclusion1.18K decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion1.13K decks2.80K decks
35%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion1.09K decks2.80K decks
37%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion1.06K decks2.80K decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.80K decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
37%inclusion1.03K decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
36%inclusion999 decks2.80K decks
28%synergy
Tithe Drinker
35%inclusion990 decks2.80K decks
31%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion724 decks2.05K decks
30%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion332 decks946 decks
30%synergy
Suture Priest
34%inclusion952 decks2.80K decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion951 decks2.80K decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34%inclusion653 decks1.94K decks
22%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion874 decks2.80K decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
28%inclusion766 decks2.75K decks
21%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion773 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
27%inclusion513 decks1.87K decks
17%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion765 decks2.80K decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion404 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion726 decks2.80K decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion719 decks2.80K decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion717 decks2.80K decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion440 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion657 decks2.80K decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion646 decks2.80K decks
21%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion643 decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion595 decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion561 decks2.73K decks
8%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion548 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
19%inclusion542 decks2.80K decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion538 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion512 decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion500 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion152 decks943 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion400 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion380 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion360 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion359 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion349 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion345 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion298 decks2.45K decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion312 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion311 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion310 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
11%inclusion307 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion1.02K decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
35%inclusion992 decks2.80K decks
16%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion870 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
27%inclusion745 decks2.80K decks
24%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion484 decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion445 decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion422 decks2.80K decks
-10%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion411 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion264 decks1.87K decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion381 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion365 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion318 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion275 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion252 decks2.80K decks
-14%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion238 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion168 decks2.05K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion204 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion175 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion171 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion170 decks2.80K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion170 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.9%inclusion164 decks2.80K decks
-15%synergy
Withering Torment
5.2%inclusion75 decks1.44K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion1.23K decks2.80K decks
26%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion790 decks2.23K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion903 decks2.80K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion747 decks2.80K decks
16%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion565 decks2.80K decks
20%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion529 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18%inclusion502 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion488 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion484 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion436 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion419 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion346 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion345 decks2.80K decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion303 decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion303 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion293 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion292 decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion228 decks2.24K decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
8.7%inclusion243 decks2.80K decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.3%inclusion232 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.0%inclusion76 decks954 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.8%inclusion217 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.6%inclusion212 decks2.80K decks
-10%synergy
New Blood
7.4%inclusion207 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.9%inclusion165 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion164 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion163 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
5.7%inclusion159 decks2.80K decks
-9%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.1%inclusion143 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion143 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
39%inclusion1.10K decks2.80K decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.80K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion998 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion879 decks2.80K decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion682 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion619 decks2.80K decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Sigil
20%inclusion562 decks2.80K decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion392 decks1.96K decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion484 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion448 decks2.80K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion390 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Chalice of Life
12%inclusion344 decks2.80K decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion280 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.9%inclusion249 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.5%inclusion239 decks2.80K decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion233 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.6%inclusion124 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.4%inclusion179 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.4%inclusion179 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion177 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion161 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.80K decks
39%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion648 decks1.87K decks
23%synergy
Cleric Class
34%inclusion959 decks2.80K decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion927 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion761 decks2.80K decks
25%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion377 decks1.50K decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion656 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion651 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Warlock Class
21%inclusion587 decks2.80K decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion569 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Greed
18%inclusion495 decks2.80K decks
13%synergy
Life Insurance
14%inclusion378 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion341 decks2.72K decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion313 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion310 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion286 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion275 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion199 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion272 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion255 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.5%inclusion239 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion203 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Light of Promise
6.9%inclusion193 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.7%inclusion187 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion187 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.6%inclusion186 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion169 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion154 decks2.80K decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.0%inclusion140 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion742 decks2.80K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion513 decks2.80K decks
13%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
12%inclusion327 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion279 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion277 decks2.80K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.2%inclusion230 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.0%inclusion196 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion1.20K decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion1.17K decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion806 decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
26%inclusion737 decks2.80K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion674 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion575 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion512 decks2.80K decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion463 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion389 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion304 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion299 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion274 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.5%inclusion237 decks2.80K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion221 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion197 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion174 decks2.80K decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion158 decks2.80K decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion141 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.55K decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion2.36K decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.77K decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion1.33K decks2.80K decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion915 decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion910 decks2.80K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion674 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion531 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion385 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion336 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion315 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.2%inclusion171 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion190 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion146 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.76K decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.76K decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion2.40K decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion1.69K decks2.80K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion1.47K decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
52%inclusion1.44K decks2.80K decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.42K decks2.80K decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.33K decks2.80K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion1.24K decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion1.13K decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion1.13K decks2.80K decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion1.04K decks2.80K decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion1.03K decks2.80K decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion885 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion759 decks2.80K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion690 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion649 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion583 decks2.80K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion563 decks2.80K decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion563 decks2.80K decks
-10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion507 decks2.80K decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion416 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion462 decks2.80K decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion446 decks2.80K decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion393 decks2.49K decks
-6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion340 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15%inclusion408 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion359 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion44 decks399 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion199 decks2.05K decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion270 decks2.80K decks
-6%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion246 decks2.80K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion168 decks2.05K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion229 decks2.80K decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.2%inclusion229 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
8.0%inclusion224 decks2.80K decks
-3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.5%inclusion209 decks2.80K decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion200 decks2.80K decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.8%inclusion191 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion183 decks2.80K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion170 decks2.80K decks
-5%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.0%inclusion167 decks2.80K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion158 decks2.80K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.3%inclusion147 decks2.80K decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.1%inclusion142 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.0%inclusion141 decks2.80K decks
0%synergy