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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion195 decks222 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
90%inclusion200 decks222 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion201 decks222 decks
69%synergy
Blood Tribute
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
61%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
69%inclusion153 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
54%synergy
Revival // Revenge
57%inclusion127 decks222 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion162 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion179 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion159 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62%inclusion137 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Soul Warden
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
45%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion113 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion109 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion153 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion150 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion136 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Indulging Patrician
49%inclusion108 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
45%inclusion91 decks203 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
44%inclusion98 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Serra Ascendant
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Soul's Attendant
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
The Gaffer
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Drana's Emissary
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Markov Purifier
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Cordial Vampire
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mortify
49%inclusion108 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
28%inclusion62 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion77 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-11%synergy
Wrath of God
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion93 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
43%synergy
Blind Obedience
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion82 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Boon Reflection
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Warlock Class
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
With Great Power...
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion95 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion211 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion192 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion141 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion213 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion212 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion203 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion194 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion172 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion155 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
68%inclusion152 decks222 decks
57%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion139 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion129 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion92 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
-11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy