Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Exquisite Blood
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Blood Tribute
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Serra Ascendant
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Farewell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Indulging Patrician
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Children of Korlis
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Drana's Emissary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Archangel of Thune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mortify
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Dawn's Truce
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stinging Study
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Argivian Find
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Rush of Dread
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Replenish
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mindcrank
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Greater Auramancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Near-Death Experience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Solemnity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy