Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Parker Luck
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Starling, Aerial Ally
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Venom's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thwip!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Markov Purifier
55%inclusion153 decks279 decks
51%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
54%inclusion150 decks279 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion175 decks279 decks
49%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
51%inclusion141 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
48%inclusion134 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion132 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion128 decks279 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion172 decks279 decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
42%inclusion118 decks279 decks
40%synergy
Tithe Drinker
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
47%inclusion130 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion125 decks279 decks
35%synergy
Revival // Revenge
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion117 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion110 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Murder
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
-26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion106 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Cleric Class
37%inclusion103 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Markov Baron
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
34%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Epicure of Blood
34%inclusion96 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion93 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion79 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
23%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion42 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
24%inclusion56 decks232 decks
20%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Shroudstomper
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion51 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
19%inclusion38 decks203 decks
18%synergy
Fiendish Panda
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion52 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17%inclusion45 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Starseer Mentor
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Moonrise Cleric
14%inclusion22 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Child of Night
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Prophet
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Spawn
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Angel
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Revitalize
33%inclusion93 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion92 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion71 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
-24%synergy
Utter End
23%inclusion65 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Riot Control
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
-14%synergy
Sonar Strike
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Winter's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion30 decks279 decks
-29%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Invoke the Divine
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Stab
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Bleed Dry
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Light of Hope
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Give In to Violence
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Congregate
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.6%inclusion13 decks232 decks
3%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Cast Down
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Final Payment
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
31%inclusion86 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Blood Tribute
30%inclusion85 decks279 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion82 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
29%inclusion81 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Death Grasp
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Rush of Dread
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
22%synergy
Fumigate
23%inclusion63 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Call to the Feast
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Honor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
-27%synergy
New Blood
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Let's Play a Game
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Restoration
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Quietus Spike
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion69 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion68 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Tithing Blade
21%inclusion54 decks262 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of Life
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Campfire
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instant Ramen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
-14%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
23%synergy
Warlock Class
32%inclusion90 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Grievous Wound
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion81 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Life Insurance
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn of Hope
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Gift of Fangs
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Light of Promise
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Makeshift Binding
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
23%inclusion63 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Restless Fortress
27%inclusion75 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
-28%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion210 decks279 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion196 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion161 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Pristine Talisman
39%inclusion110 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion94 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Marble Diamond
32%inclusion89 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion70 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
-31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Locket
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion277 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion274 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion204 decks279 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
68%inclusion190 decks279 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion129 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion121 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion111 decks279 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
39%inclusion110 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion98 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
-31%synergy
Forlorn Flats
25%inclusion51 decks204 decks
19%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion68 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion68 decks279 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
-49%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.3%inclusion26 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
-15%synergy