Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

Astarion, the Decadent
10 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exquisite Blood
100% of 10 decks +82% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
90% of 10 decks +82% synergy
Exsanguinate
90% of 10 decks +79% synergy
Sanguine Bond
100% of 10 decks +78% synergy
Mortify
100% of 10 decks +78% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
90% of 10 decks +76% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
80% of 10 decks +69% synergy
Blood Tribute
70% of 10 decks +68% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90% of 10 decks +68% synergy
Wound Reflection
70% of 10 decks +67% synergy
Top Cards
Soul Warden
80% of 10 decks +62% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80% of 10 decks +67% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70% of 10 decks +31% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
70% of 10 decks +64% synergy
Blood Artist
70% of 10 decks +37% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70% of 10 decks +60% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
70% of 10 decks +41% synergy
Drana's Emissary
70% of 10 decks +65% synergy
Rush of Dread
60% of 10 decks +59% synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Demonic Tutor
30% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Teferi's Protection
30% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Smothering Tithe
30% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
The One Ring
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
60% of 10 decks +40% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
60% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
60% of 10 decks +45% synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
60% of 10 decks +55% synergy
Indulging Patrician
60% of 10 decks +54% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
50% of 10 decks +45% synergy
Twilight Prophet
50% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50% of 10 decks +23% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
50% of 10 decks +48% synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
40% of 10 decks +35% synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
40% of 10 decks +36% synergy
Suture Priest
40% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
40% of 10 decks +38% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
40% of 10 decks +33% synergy
Markov Purifier
40% of 10 decks +36% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
30% of 10 decks +23% synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Soul's Attendant
30% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Essence Channeler
30% of 10 decks +23% synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
30% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Veinwitch Coven
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Starscape Cleric
30% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Cordial Vampire
30% of 10 decks +22% synergy
Drana and Linvala
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Captivating Vampire
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Witch of the Moors
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Crypt Ghast
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Serra Ascendant
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Sangromancer
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Sister Hospitaller
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Moonrise Cleric
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Redemption Choir
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Walking Ballista
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Preacher of the Schism
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Nykthos Paragon
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
60% of 10 decks +57% synergy
Fracture
60% of 10 decks +40% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Despark
40% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Dark Ritual
30% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Murder
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Village Rites
20% of 10 decks -3% synergy
Batwing Brume
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Moment of Craving
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Professor's Warning
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Snuff Out
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Go for the Throat
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Not Dead After All
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Vanishing Verse
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Stinging Study
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Tribute to Hunger
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Moment of Triumph
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Defile
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Deadly Dispute
10% of 10 decks -11% synergy
Revitalize
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Cling to Dust
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Inkshield
10% of 10 decks -6% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10% of 10 decks -1% synergy
Cabal Ritual
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Gravepurge
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
60% of 10 decks +55% synergy
Fumigate
50% of 10 decks +42% synergy
Read the Bones
50% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
40% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Temporal Extortion
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Toxic Deluge
30% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Sign in Blood
30% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Vindicate
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Farewell
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Damn
20% of 10 decks -13% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Diabolic Intent
10% of 10 decks -0% synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10% of 10 decks -0% synergy
Final Act
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Cruel Tutor
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Final Punishment
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
10% of 10 decks -9% synergy
Ancient Craving
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Sanctify
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
New Blood
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Merciless Eviction
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Feed the Swarm
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Night's Whisper
10% of 10 decks -6% synergy
Wrath of God
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Damnation
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50% of 10 decks +24% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40% of 10 decks +31% synergy
Lightning Greaves
30% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
30% of 10 decks +25% synergy
The Wind Crystal
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Jet Medallion
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Quietus Spike
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Expedition Map
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Norn's Annex
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10% of 10 decks -6% synergy
Scytheclaw
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Mithril Coat
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Netherborn Altar
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Pearl Medallion
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Bontu's Monument
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50% of 10 decks +36% synergy
Lunar Convocation
40% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Land Tax
30% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Blind Obedience
30% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Black Market Connections
30% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Grievous Wound
30% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Polluted Bonds
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Boon Reflection
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Ghostly Prison
20% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
March of the Canonized
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Light of Promise
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Vampiric Rites
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Hour of Victory
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Grasping Shadows
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Necrodominance
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10% of 10 decks -7% synergy
Life Insurance
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10% of 10 decks -1% synergy
Grasp of Fate
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Monologue Tax
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Tainted Remedy
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Painful Quandary
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Dauthi Embrace
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Cleric Class
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Dawn of Hope
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Warlock Class
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
50% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Cabal Coffers
40% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Reliquary Tower
20% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Radiant Fountain
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Memorial to Folly
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Idyllic Grange
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Three Tree City
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Hidden Courtyard
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Shambling Vent
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Witch's Cottage
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Restless Fortress
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Wasteland
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
The Dross Pits
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Orzhov Signet
70% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Patchwork Banner
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
20% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Thran Dynamo
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Mind Stone
20% of 10 decks -7% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Firemind Vessel
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Orzhov Locket
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Pristine Talisman
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Worn Powerstone
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
10% of 10 decks -11% synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Marble Diamond
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Plains
100% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Swamp
100% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Vault of Champions
70% of 10 decks +29% synergy
Path of Ancestry
70% of 10 decks +45% synergy
Isolated Chapel
70% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Tainted Field
60% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
60% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
40% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Fetid Heath
40% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Silence
30% of 10 decks -12% synergy
Scoured Barrens
30% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Marsh Flats
30% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Godless Shrine
30% of 10 decks -17% synergy
Myriad Landscape
30% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
30% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Forlorn Flats
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Exotic Orchard
20% of 10 decks -4% synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20% of 10 decks -8% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Desolate Mire
20% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10% of 10 decks -9% synergy
Demolition Field
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Silent Clearing
10% of 10 decks -5% synergy
Shimmering Grotto
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Cavern of Souls
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Scrubland
10% of 10 decks -1% synergy