Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

Astarion, the Decadent
7 decks (0.000%) Rank #345
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Game Changers
All01-34+
Budget
Any
$
$$$
Ciel Collins
Jan 25, 2025
Ciel Collins — Commander's Herald
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exquisite Blood
100% of 7 decks +82% synergy
Sanguine Bond
100% of 7 decks +78% synergy
Exsanguinate
86% of 7 decks +75% synergy
Temporal Extortion
71% of 7 decks +71% synergy
Teferi's Protection
86% of 7 decks +68% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86% of 7 decks +62% synergy
Blood Tribute
57% of 7 decks +55% synergy
Wound Reflection
57% of 7 decks +54% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
57% of 7 decks +54% synergy
Grim Tutor
57% of 7 decks +53% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100% of 7 decks +34% synergy
Path to Exile
86% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Black Market Connections
71% of 7 decks +52% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71% of 7 decks +33% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
57% of 7 decks +49% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
57% of 7 decks +47% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
57% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
57% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Dark Ritual
57% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Lightning Greaves
57% of 7 decks +36% synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
100% of 7 decks +86% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
100% of 7 decks +84% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86% of 7 decks +72% synergy
Demonic Tutor
86% of 7 decks +68% synergy
Imperial Seal
71% of 7 decks +69% synergy
Smothering Tithe
71% of 7 decks +44% synergy
Ancient Tomb
29% of 7 decks +21% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
The One Ring
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Creatures
Sorin of House Markov
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
60% of 5 decks +50% synergy
Children of Korlis
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Witch of the Moors
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Drana's Emissary
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43% of 7 decks +36% synergy
Grand Abolisher
43% of 7 decks +34% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
43% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Suture Priest
43% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Soul Warden
43% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Esper Sentinel
43% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Souldrinker
29% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
29% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Blood Celebrant
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Magus of the Mirror
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Wall of Blood
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Tree of Perdition
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Defiler of Flesh
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Archfiend of Despair
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Loyal Warhound
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
The Gaffer
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Markov Purifier
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Burnished Hart
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Indulging Patrician
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Crypt Ghast
29% of 7 decks +21% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
29% of 7 decks +20% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29% of 7 decks +18% synergy
Twilight Prophet
29% of 7 decks +18% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29% of 7 decks -8% synergy
Roaming Throne
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20% of 5 decks +5% synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Academy Rector
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Markov Baron
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
57% of 7 decks +30% synergy
Mana Tithe
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Thraben Charm
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33% of 6 decks +19% synergy
Hatred
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29% of 7 decks +17% synergy
Fracture
29% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Mortify
29% of 7 decks +6% synergy
Despark
29% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Get Lost
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Everybody Lives!
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Argivian Find
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Harsh Sustenance
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Riot Control
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Fateful Absence
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Revitalize
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Angel's Grace
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Imp's Mischief
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Infernal Grasp
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14% of 7 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Rollick
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Utter End
14% of 7 decks -2% synergy
Village Rites
14% of 7 decks -10% synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
43% of 7 decks +39% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
43% of 7 decks +32% synergy
Farewell
43% of 7 decks +30% synergy
Damn
43% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Revival // Revenge
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Fumigate
29% of 7 decks +20% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
29% of 7 decks +18% synergy
Vindicate
29% of 7 decks +15% synergy
Toxic Deluge
29% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
20% of 5 decks +15% synergy
Rout
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Replenish
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Damnation
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Wrath of God
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Read the Bones
14% of 7 decks +2% synergy
Sign in Blood
14% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mind Stone
43% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33% of 6 decks +32% synergy
Mirror Universe
29% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Eternity Vessel
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Soul Conduit
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Tainted Sigil
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Commander's Sphere
29% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Forsaken Monument
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Lithoform Engine
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Scytheclaw
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Crystal Chimes
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Basilisk Collar
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Pearl Medallion
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Jet Medallion
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Herald's Horn
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14% of 7 decks -12% synergy
Enchantments
Boon Reflection
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Cleric Class
43% of 7 decks +34% synergy
Land Tax
43% of 7 decks +32% synergy
Ghostly Prison
43% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Meathook Massacre II
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Lunar Convocation
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
29% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Axis of Mortality
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Painful Quandary
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Necropotence
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29% of 7 decks +16% synergy
Blind Obedience
29% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Warlock Class
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Polluted Bonds
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
No Mercy
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Greater Auramancy
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Life Insurance
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Sphere of Safety
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Black Market
14% of 7 decks +6% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14% of 7 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14% of 7 decks -14% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
57% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Reliquary Tower
43% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Castle Locthwain
29% of 7 decks +16% synergy
Bojuka Bog
29% of 7 decks -16% synergy
Restless Fortress
17% of 6 decks +8% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Mistveil Plains
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Command Beacon
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Shambling Vent
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14% of 7 decks +4% synergy
Cabal Coffers
14% of 7 decks +1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
14% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14% of 7 decks -8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
86% of 7 decks +31% synergy
Arcane Signet
86% of 7 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Signet
71% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Mana Crypt
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Basalt Monolith
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Nyx Lotus
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Thran Dynamo
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Staff of Compleation
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Pristine Talisman
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Thought Vessel
14% of 7 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
71% of 7 decks +30% synergy
Godless Shrine
71% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Mana Confluence
57% of 7 decks +54% synergy
Scrubland
57% of 7 decks +46% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Isolated Chapel
57% of 7 decks -4% synergy
City of Brass
43% of 7 decks +39% synergy
Polluted Delta
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Windswept Heath
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Flooded Strand
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Arid Mesa
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Prismatic Vista
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Exotic Orchard
43% of 7 decks +19% synergy
Marsh Flats
43% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Fetid Heath
43% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Tainted Field
43% of 7 decks -10% synergy
Caves of Koilos
43% of 7 decks -15% synergy
Silent Clearing
29% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Myriad Landscape
29% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Path of Ancestry
29% of 7 decks +3% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29% of 7 decks -12% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29% of 7 decks -15% synergy
Desolate Mire
20% of 5 decks +6% synergy
Reflecting Pool
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Voldaren Estate
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Fabled Passage
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 7 decks -1% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14% of 7 decks -6% synergy
Scoured Barrens
14% of 7 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Silence
14% of 7 decks -29% synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander's HeraldCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.