Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Lifegain

Astarion, the Decadent
4 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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aetherflux Reservoir
100% of 4 decks +91% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100% of 4 decks +90% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
100% of 4 decks +89% synergy
Exquisite Blood
100% of 4 decks +82% synergy
Sanguine Bond
100% of 4 decks +78% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100% of 4 decks +78% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
100% of 4 decks +61% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100% of 4 decks +35% synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 4 decks +88% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100% of 4 decks +87% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
100% of 4 decks +85% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 4 decks +84% synergy
Smothering Tithe
100% of 4 decks +75% synergy
Ancient Tomb
75% of 4 decks +68% synergy
Teferi's Protection
75% of 4 decks +58% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
The One Ring
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Grim Monolith
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
75% of 4 decks +57% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
75% of 4 decks +60% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
75% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Esper Sentinel
75% of 4 decks +56% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
75% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Soul's Attendant
50% of 4 decks +37% synergy
The Gaffer
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Blood Artist
50% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50% of 4 decks +36% synergy
Serra Ascendant
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Crypt Ghast
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Grand Abolisher
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Twilight Prophet
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Indulging Patrician
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25% of 4 decks -10% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Witch Enchanter
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Academy Rector
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Roaming Throne
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Opposition Agent
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Starscape Cleric
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Children of Korlis
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Vein Ripper
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Suture Priest
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Captivating Vampire
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
75% of 4 decks +26% synergy
Dark Ritual
75% of 4 decks +54% synergy
Mortify
50% of 4 decks +28% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Culling the Weak
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Force of Despair
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Batwing Brume
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Imp's Mischief
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Fracture
25% of 4 decks +5% synergy
Get Lost
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Argivian Find
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Dawn's Truce
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Saw in Half
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Snuff Out
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Cabal Ritual
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Stinging Study
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Reprieve
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Ad Nauseam
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Angel's Grace
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
75% of 4 decks +70% synergy
Toxic Deluge
75% of 4 decks +59% synergy
Blood Tribute
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Grim Tutor
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Sign in Blood
50% of 4 decks +32% synergy
Exsanguinate
50% of 4 decks +39% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Rush of Dread
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Damn
50% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Replenish
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Farewell
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
New Blood
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Imperial Seal
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Temporal Extortion
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Diabolic Intent
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Fumigate
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Kindred Dominance
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
75% of 4 decks +54% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
The Wind Crystal
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Tainted Sigil
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Lithoform Engine
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Mindcrank
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Jet Medallion
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Pearl Medallion
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
75% of 4 decks +60% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
75% of 4 decks +61% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
75% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Blind Obedience
75% of 4 decks +56% synergy
Black Market Connections
50% of 4 decks +30% synergy
Wound Reflection
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Boon Reflection
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
50% of 4 decks +39% synergy
Greater Auramancy
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Land Tax
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Tainted Remedy
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
No Mercy
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Solemnity
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Karmic Justice
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Necropotence
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Legion's Landing
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
75% of 4 decks +63% synergy
Reliquary Tower
75% of 4 decks +53% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75% of 4 decks +54% synergy
Bojuka Bog
50% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
25% of 4 decks +5% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
War Room
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Accursed Duneyard
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Mistveil Plains
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Command Beacon
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Muraganda Raceway
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Signet
75% of 4 decks -7% synergy
Orzhov Signet
50% of 4 decks -9% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 4 decks +4% synergy
Lotus Petal
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Mind Stone
25% of 4 decks -2% synergy
Thought Vessel
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Nyx Lotus
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Lands
Shattered Sanctum
100% of 4 decks +68% synergy
Vault of Champions
100% of 4 decks +59% synergy
Plains
100% of 4 decks +3% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Isolated Chapel
100% of 4 decks +36% synergy
Tainted Field
100% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Swamp
100% of 4 decks +3% synergy
Fetid Heath
100% of 4 decks +64% synergy
Marsh Flats
75% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Silent Clearing
75% of 4 decks +60% synergy
Godless Shrine
75% of 4 decks +28% synergy
Caves of Koilos
75% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
75% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Windswept Heath
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
50% of 4 decks +30% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50% of 4 decks +28% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25% of 4 decks -17% synergy
Scrubland
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Flooded Strand
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Witch Enchanter
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Reflecting Pool
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Prismatic Vista
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Mana Confluence
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Arid Mesa
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25% of 4 decks -16% synergy
Fell the Profane
25% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Polluted Delta
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Myriad Landscape
25% of 4 decks +3% synergy