Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Lifedrain

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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
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Blood Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Soul's Attendant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Drana's Emissary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Soul Warden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mire Triton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Auriok Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sangromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Divinity of Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Child of Night
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drana and Linvala
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Markov Purifier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Millikin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Suture Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Mortify
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Argivian Find
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Murder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Breathe Your Last
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Revival // Revenge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Temporal Extortion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Whip of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Barrow-Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Quietus Spike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
World Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Dawn of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Field
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy