Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Astarion, the Decadent
16 decks (0.000%) Rank #325
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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
Archenemy's Charm
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100% of 16 decks +82% synergy
Sanguine Bond
100% of 16 decks +78% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
81% of 16 decks +73% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
81% of 16 decks +71% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
94% of 16 decks +71% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88% of 16 decks +67% synergy
Blood Tribute
69% of 16 decks +66% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
69% of 16 decks +60% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
69% of 16 decks +58% synergy
Cabal Coffers
69% of 16 decks +57% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Esper Sentinel
69% of 16 decks +50% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62% of 16 decks +56% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
62% of 16 decks +47% synergy
Dark Ritual
62% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Path to Exile
62% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Serra Ascendant
56% of 16 decks +49% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
56% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Blind Obedience
56% of 16 decks +37% synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
94% of 16 decks +81% synergy
Ancient Tomb
88% of 16 decks +81% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
88% of 16 decks +73% synergy
Demonic Tutor
88% of 16 decks +71% synergy
Smothering Tithe
88% of 16 decks +62% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81% of 16 decks +69% synergy
Teferi's Protection
81% of 16 decks +64% synergy
The One Ring
69% of 16 decks +62% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
44% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Necropotence
38% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
56% of 16 decks +38% synergy
Blood Artist
50% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
50% of 16 decks +45% synergy
Crypt Ghast
50% of 16 decks +42% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Grand Abolisher
44% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Soul's Attendant
38% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Starscape Cleric
38% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Twilight Prophet
38% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Opposition Agent
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Suture Priest
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
25% of 16 decks +12% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Children of Korlis
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Tree of Perdition
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Indulging Patrician
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
The Gaffer
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Voice of Victory
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Essence Channeler
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Dark Confidant
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Windborn Muse
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
12% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Keen Duelist
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Tymna the Weaver
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Drana's Emissary
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
44% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Angel's Grace
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Deadly Rollick
31% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Dawn's Truce
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Culling the Weak
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Silence
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Ad Nauseam
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Mortify
25% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Fell the Profane
19% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Stinging Study
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Imp's Mischief
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Inkshield
19% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Orim's Chant
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Everybody Lives!
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Cabal Ritual
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Despark
12% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Fracture
12% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Sacrifice
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Argivian Find
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Force of Despair
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Return to Dust
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Tithe
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Snuff Out
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Hatred
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Get Lost
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Mana Tithe
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Infernal Grasp
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Demonic Consultation
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Intervention Pact
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Dawn Charm
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Rain of Filth
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Baleful Mastery
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Saw in Half
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Reprieve
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Forsake the Worldly
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Generous Gift
6% of 16 decks -20% synergy
Batwing Brume
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
56% of 16 decks +52% synergy
Rush of Dread
50% of 16 decks +49% synergy
Revival // Revenge
50% of 16 decks +45% synergy
Toxic Deluge
50% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Farewell
38% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Exsanguinate
38% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Temporal Extortion
31% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
31% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Imperial Seal
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Reanimate
25% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Sign in Blood
25% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Damn
19% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Diabolic Intent
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Gift of Estates
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Damnable Pact
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Replenish
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Vindicate
12% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Fumigate
12% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Damnation
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
New Blood
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Repay in Kind
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Rite of Consumption
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Duress
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wrath of God
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Bubbling Muck
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Feed the Infection
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Read the Bones
6% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Blood Money
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ancient Craving
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ambition's Cost
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Hex
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Cut of the Profits
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Living Death
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Essence Harvest
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Lightning Greaves
38% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Jet Medallion
31% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Tainted Sigil
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Pearl Medallion
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Mindcrank
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
The Wind Crystal
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Lithoform Engine
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Quietus Spike
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Vexing Bauble
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Mirage Mirror
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Expedition Map
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Bontu's Monument
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sinister Monolith
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Strionic Resonator
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Staff of Domination
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
50% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Black Market Connections
50% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Wound Reflection
44% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Land Tax
31% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Ghostly Prison
31% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Deafening Silence
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Boon Reflection
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
No Mercy
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Painful Quandary
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Lunar Convocation
12% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Greater Auramancy
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Solemnity
12% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Test of Endurance
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Greed
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Black Market
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Near-Death Experience
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Tainted Remedy
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Grave Pact
6% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Warlock Class
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Karmic Justice
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Animate Dead
6% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Oubliette
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Leyline of Hope
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Leyline of the Void
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Legion's Landing
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Bitterblossom
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
56% of 16 decks +54% synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
12% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Gideon of the Trials
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Reliquary Tower
38% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Urza's Saga
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Rogue's Passage
19% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7% of 15 decks +5% synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7% of 15 decks +5% synergy
Wasteland
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Ghost Quarter
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Roadside Reliquary
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Shambling Vent
6% of 16 decks +0% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Crystal Vein
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
War Room
6% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Glacial Chasm
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
High Market
6% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Restless Fortress
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Inventors' Fair
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Field of the Dead
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Mistveil Plains
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Castle Locthwain
6% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Strip Mine
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Arcane Signet
88% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Orzhov Signet
44% of 16 decks -16% synergy
Lotus Petal
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Fellwar Stone
31% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Mox Opal
31% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Mana Vault
25% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Chrome Mox
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Mind Stone
19% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Mox Diamond
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Grim Monolith
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Mox Amber
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Basalt Monolith
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Bandit's Haul
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Gilded Lotus
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Springleaf Drum
6% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Nyx Lotus
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Skyclave Relic
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Swamp
94% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Godless Shrine
94% of 16 decks +46% synergy
Plains
94% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Marsh Flats
94% of 16 decks +64% synergy
Vault of Champions
88% of 16 decks +47% synergy
Caves of Koilos
75% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75% of 16 decks +43% synergy
Isolated Chapel
69% of 16 decks +5% synergy
Fetid Heath
62% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Scrubland
62% of 16 decks +52% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Tainted Field
44% of 16 decks -8% synergy
Silent Clearing
44% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Prismatic Vista
38% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
38% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27% of 15 decks +8% synergy
Exotic Orchard
25% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Cavern of Souls
25% of 16 decks +20% synergy
Arid Mesa
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Polluted Delta
25% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Fell the Profane
19% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Windswept Heath
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Reflecting Pool
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19% of 16 decks -24% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19% of 16 decks -23% synergy
Mana Confluence
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Desolate Mire
12% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12% of 16 decks +1% synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Silence
12% of 16 decks -30% synergy
Flooded Strand
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Myriad Landscape
6% of 16 decks -16% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6% of 16 decks -3% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Boggart Trawler
6% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Evolving Wilds
6% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6% of 16 decks +4% synergy
Scoured Barrens
6% of 16 decks -18% synergy