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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
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!
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Turbulent Moor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
South Wind Avatar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
0%synergy
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Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
64%synergy
Blood Tribute
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
52%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
46%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
40%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
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Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Drana's Emissary
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Markov Purifier
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
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Beacon of Immortality
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Revitalize
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
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Revival // Revenge
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
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Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Sorin Markov
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion88 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion84 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
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