Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mister Negative
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
89%inclusion249 decks279 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion254 decks279 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion255 decks279 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
63%synergy
Blood Tribute
62%inclusion173 decks279 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion185 decks276 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion174 decks279 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
58%inclusion161 decks279 decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion180 decks279 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion202 decks279 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion226 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion191 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion172 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion160 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion155 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
56%inclusion155 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion151 decks279 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion149 decks279 decks
46%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Wound Reflection
53%inclusion147 decks279 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion198 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion189 decks279 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion173 decks279 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion170 decks279 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion154 decks279 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion121 decks279 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion100 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion139 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion97 decks203 decks
36%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion133 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion127 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion126 decks279 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion125 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
42%inclusion114 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion116 decks279 decks
36%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
42%inclusion116 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Serra Ascendant
38%inclusion107 decks279 decks
31%synergy
Soul's Attendant
38%inclusion106 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
36%inclusion101 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
35%inclusion97 decks279 decks
29%synergy
Suture Priest
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion85 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
28%inclusion78 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Markov Purifier
27%inclusion74 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Drana's Emissary
27%inclusion74 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion62 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Drinker
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Cordial Vampire
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mortify
46%inclusion128 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
46%inclusion127 decks279 decks
42%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion92 decks279 decks
30%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion80 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion61 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion52 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Murder
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion120 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion82 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Farewell
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion95 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion93 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Extortion
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion57 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Death Grasp
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
47%inclusion132 decks279 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion114 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion93 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Sigil
23%inclusion64 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion59 decks279 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
46%inclusion127 decks279 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion119 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion105 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion84 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion83 decks279 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Boon Reflection
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Grievous Wound
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion51 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
-2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
41%inclusion115 decks279 decks
39%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.6%inclusion24 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion161 decks279 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion123 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion106 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion101 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion68 decks279 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion63 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion60 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion50 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion11 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion268 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion245 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion177 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion162 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion49 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion34 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion22 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.2%inclusion20 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion14 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion269 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion268 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion252 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion243 decks279 decks
39%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion217 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion214 decks279 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion197 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion183 decks279 decks
55%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion181 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion164 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion139 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion132 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion126 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion115 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion100 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion102 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion74 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion73 decks279 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion66 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion48 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion46 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion45 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion44 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion41 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion40 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion35 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
-11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion16 decks279 decks
2%synergy