Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifegain

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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
Sneering Shadewriter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
3.8%inclusion5 decks132 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
88%inclusion1.86K decks2.12K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion1.58K decks2.12K decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion1.60K decks2.12K decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.24K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.17K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.35K decks2.12K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.31K decks2.12K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion997 decks2.12K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.41K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion1.33K decks2.12K decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion1.28K decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion1.23K decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.09K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.12K decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion999 decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion690 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion565 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion411 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion395 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion382 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion344 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion190 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion147 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion136 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion968 decks2.12K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion480 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion888 decks2.12K decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion846 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion842 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion830 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion801 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion769 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion716 decks2.01K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion755 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion751 decks2.12K decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion675 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion358 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion720 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion699 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion696 decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion653 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion648 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion628 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion618 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
27%inclusion507 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion399 decks1.50K decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion536 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion531 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion531 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion525 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion515 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion427 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion458 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion453 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion450 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion431 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion409 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion405 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion387 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion361 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion165 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion335 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion326 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion287 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion266 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion264 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion261 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion248 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion49 decks424 decks
9%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion245 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion229 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion228 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion214 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion212 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion815 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion712 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion621 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion546 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion335 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion322 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion319 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion301 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion299 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion255 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion243 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion219 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion174 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion184 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion151 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion897 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion792 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion760 decks2.12K decks
35%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion658 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion522 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion390 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion387 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion351 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion349 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion348 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion307 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion245 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion235 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion230 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Death Grasp
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
New Blood
7.8%inclusion165 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion150 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion126 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.0%inclusion107 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion800 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion774 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion743 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion614 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion526 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion91 decks387 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion428 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion373 decks1.93K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion393 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion333 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion321 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion278 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion269 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion236 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion41 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.5%inclusion201 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion177 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.5%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion143 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.3%inclusion117 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion948 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion832 decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion629 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion702 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion682 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion555 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion542 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion373 decks1.51K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion504 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion434 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion373 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion338 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion261 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion240 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion223 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion219 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion217 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion193 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion191 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion188 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion179 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion162 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.7%inclusion142 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.4%inclusion135 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.9%inclusion126 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion558 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion358 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion234 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.0%inclusion192 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion178 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion170 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion916 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion912 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion634 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion531 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion518 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion444 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion388 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion343 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion289 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion226 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion218 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.1%inclusion173 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.82K decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion670 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion653 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion504 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion412 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion299 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion239 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion209 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion176 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.10K decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.09K decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.86K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.34K decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion1.07K decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion933 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion884 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion870 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion830 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion778 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion680 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion634 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion545 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion486 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion474 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion451 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion450 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion401 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion376 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion373 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion350 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion325 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion325 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion75 decks553 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion284 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion265 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion193 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion174 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.5%inclusion181 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion151 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.7%inclusion143 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion130 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion120 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.5%inclusion84 decks1.51K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy