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

Astarion, the Decadent
9 decks (0.000%) Rank #334
Ciel Collins
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
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Exquisite Blood
100% of 9 decks +82% synergy
Exsanguinate
89% of 9 decks +78% synergy
Sanguine Bond
100% of 9 decks +78% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
80% of 5 decks +75% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
89% of 9 decks +66% synergy
Grim Tutor
67% of 9 decks +63% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71% of 7 decks +62% synergy
Teferi's Protection
78% of 9 decks +60% synergy
Rush of Dread
57% of 7 decks +55% synergy
Temporal Extortion
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
100% of 9 decks +34% synergy
Path to Exile
89% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
78% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Lightning Greaves
67% of 9 decks +46% synergy
Dark Ritual
67% of 9 decks +46% synergy
Blood Tribute
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56% of 9 decks +52% synergy
Land Tax
56% of 9 decks +45% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
56% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Black Market Connections
56% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
100% of 9 decks +85% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89% of 9 decks +76% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
89% of 9 decks +76% synergy
Demonic Tutor
78% of 9 decks +61% synergy
Smothering Tithe
78% of 9 decks +51% synergy
Imperial Seal
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Ancient Tomb
44% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
The One Ring
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Ad Nauseam
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60% of 5 decks +49% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
44% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Grand Abolisher
44% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
44% of 9 decks +34% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Esper Sentinel
44% of 9 decks +25% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
40% of 5 decks +38% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40% of 5 decks +29% synergy
Children of Korlis
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Witch of the Moors
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Drana's Emissary
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Twilight Prophet
33% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Suture Priest
33% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Soul Warden
33% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Roaming Throne
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Souldrinker
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Blood Celebrant
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Magus of the Mirror
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Wall of Blood
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Tree of Perdition
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Defiler of Flesh
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Archfiend of Despair
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Captivating Vampire
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Loyal Warhound
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
The Gaffer
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Markov Purifier
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Burnished Hart
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Indulging Patrician
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Serra Ascendant
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Crypt Ghast
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Cordial Vampire
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Drana and Linvala
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
44% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Mana Tithe
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Hatred
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Batwing Brume
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Angel's Grace
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fracture
22% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Mortify
22% of 9 decks -0% synergy
Despark
22% of 9 decks -10% synergy
Thraben Charm
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Dawn's Truce
20% of 5 decks +12% synergy
Fell the Profane
20% of 5 decks +8% synergy
Get Lost
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Everybody Lives!
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Argivian Find
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Force of Despair
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Harsh Sustenance
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Riot Control
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Dismember
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Fateful Absence
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Stinging Study
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Revitalize
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Saw in Half
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Culling the Weak
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Imp's Mischief
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Infernal Grasp
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Deadly Rollick
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Utter End
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Village Rites
11% of 9 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Revival // Revenge
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Farewell
33% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Vindicate
33% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Fumigate
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Kaya's Wrath
22% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Diabolic Intent
22% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Toxic Deluge
22% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Sign in Blood
22% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Rout
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Replenish
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Dominance
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
New Blood
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Damnation
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Wrath of God
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Read the Bones
11% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44% of 9 decks +35% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
44% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Mind Stone
44% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Mirror Universe
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Eternity Vessel
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Soul Conduit
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Tainted Sigil
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Jet Medallion
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Pearl Medallion
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Commander's Sphere
22% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Library of Leng
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Forsaken Monument
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lithoform Engine
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Scytheclaw
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Vorpal Sword
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Quietus Spike
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Mindcrank
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Basilisk Collar
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Herald's Horn
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11% of 9 decks -15% synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
44% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Boon Reflection
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Necropotence
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Ghostly Prison
33% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Blind Obedience
33% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Axis of Mortality
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
No Mercy
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Cleric Class
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Meathook Massacre II
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Lunar Convocation
20% of 5 decks +7% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Karmic Justice
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Warlock Class
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Tainted Remedy
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Solemnity
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Polluted Bonds
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Painful Quandary
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Greater Auramancy
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Legion's Landing
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Black Market
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11% of 9 decks +0% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
44% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Command Beacon
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Cabal Coffers
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Bojuka Bog
22% of 9 decks -22% synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Restless Fortress
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Mistveil Plains
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Urza's Saga
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Shambling Vent
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
War Room
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Temple of the False God
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Castle Locthwain
11% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
11% of 9 decks -8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
89% of 9 decks +34% synergy
Arcane Signet
89% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Orzhov Signet
78% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Mana Crypt
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Thought Vessel
22% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Basalt Monolith
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Nyx Lotus
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Thran Dynamo
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Staff of Compleation
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Mox Amber
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Pristine Talisman
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
11% of 9 decks -10% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
78% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Godless Shrine
78% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67% of 9 decks +38% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Isolated Chapel
67% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Marsh Flats
56% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Fetid Heath
56% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Tainted Field
56% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Caves of Koilos
56% of 9 decks -2% synergy
Mana Confluence
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Windswept Heath
44% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Scrubland
44% of 9 decks +34% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44% of 9 decks +3% synergy
City of Brass
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Polluted Delta
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Arid Mesa
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Prismatic Vista
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Silent Clearing
33% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Myriad Landscape
33% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33% of 9 decks -10% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20% of 5 decks +4% synergy
Desolate Mire
14% of 7 decks +1% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14% of 7 decks -7% synergy
Reflecting Pool
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Voldaren Estate
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Scoured Barrens
11% of 9 decks -12% synergy
Temple of Silence
11% of 9 decks -32% synergy