Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Upgraded

Background image for How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
Sikora
Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firdoch Core
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Liminal Hold
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Scarblade Scout
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion365 decks409 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion314 decks409 decks
60%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion266 decks409 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion301 decks409 decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion215 decks409 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion248 decks409 decks
47%synergy
Blood Tribute
48%inclusion198 decks409 decks
46%synergy
Indulging Patrician
50%inclusion205 decks409 decks
45%synergy
Revival // Revenge
49%inclusion202 decks409 decks
45%synergy
Mortify
67%inclusion272 decks409 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion278 decks409 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion275 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion239 decks409 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion215 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion195 decks409 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion193 decks409 decks
35%synergy
Soul Warden
46%inclusion189 decks409 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion183 decks409 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion179 decks403 decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion179 decks409 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion140 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion81 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion78 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion51 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion39 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion35 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion171 decks409 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
39%inclusion160 decks409 decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
38%inclusion155 decks409 decks
35%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
38%inclusion155 decks409 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion154 decks409 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion153 decks409 decks
27%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
36%inclusion146 decks409 decks
31%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
35%inclusion144 decks409 decks
30%synergy
Drana's Emissary
35%inclusion144 decks409 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion142 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion137 decks403 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion136 decks409 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
32%inclusion129 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Cordial Vampire
29%inclusion120 decks409 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion119 decks409 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion119 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
28%inclusion113 decks409 decks
25%synergy
Tithe Drinker
26%inclusion108 decks409 decks
23%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
26%inclusion108 decks409 decks
22%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion106 decks409 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion102 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion101 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
24%inclusion98 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion96 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion95 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion94 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion93 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
22%inclusion90 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
22%inclusion90 decks409 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion87 decks409 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
21%inclusion86 decks406 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion85 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
21%inclusion84 decks409 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion76 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
18%inclusion74 decks409 decks
14%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion71 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion71 decks409 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Vampire
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion58 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion57 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion56 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion53 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion52 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
12%inclusion48 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion48 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
11%inclusion47 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion161 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion117 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion104 decks409 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
20%inclusion83 decks409 decks
17%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion66 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion53 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion51 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion48 decks409 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion46 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion45 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion45 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion43 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
9.3%inclusion38 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
8.6%inclusion35 decks409 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.6%inclusion35 decks409 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion28 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion25 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion24 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Riot Control
5.6%inclusion23 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion23 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
39%inclusion161 decks409 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion159 decks409 decks
21%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion157 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion119 decks409 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
27%inclusion112 decks409 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion92 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion81 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion75 decks409 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18%inclusion72 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion62 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion58 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion54 decks409 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion51 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion46 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion44 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion42 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion41 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion40 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion37 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Death Grasp
9.0%inclusion37 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion30 decks403 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.8%inclusion28 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion27 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
6.6%inclusion27 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.6%inclusion23 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.1%inclusion21 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.1%inclusion21 decks409 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion153 decks409 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion151 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
36%inclusion149 decks409 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion106 decks409 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion92 decks409 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
19%inclusion53 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion64 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion60 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion57 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion53 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion49 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion40 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.3%inclusion38 decks409 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.4%inclusion24 decks286 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.1%inclusion33 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion28 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.4%inclusion26 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion24 decks409 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion145 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion144 decks409 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion119 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion113 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion112 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion110 decks409 decks
19%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion83 decks409 decks
19%synergy
Grievous Wound
19%inclusion79 decks406 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion68 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion55 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion49 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion46 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion44 decks409 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion44 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion39 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.3%inclusion38 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.8%inclusion36 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.6%inclusion31 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.3%inclusion30 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.3%inclusion30 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.8%inclusion28 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.6%inclusion27 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion25 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.9%inclusion24 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion89 decks409 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion73 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16%inclusion66 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion62 decks409 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.3%inclusion38 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion201 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion183 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion148 decks409 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion88 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion87 decks409 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion72 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion67 decks409 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion65 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion64 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion55 decks409 decks
4%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion42 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.1%inclusion26 decks286 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion37 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.8%inclusion36 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.6%inclusion31 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion21 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion389 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion347 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion264 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion205 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
26%inclusion106 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion98 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion96 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion83 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion68 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion47 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion41 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion40 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion24 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion403 decks409 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion401 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion365 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion266 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion228 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion218 decks409 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion197 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion195 decks409 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion191 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion180 decks409 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion176 decks409 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion170 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion152 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion135 decks409 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion117 decks409 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion117 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion116 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion98 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion96 decks409 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion92 decks409 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion77 decks409 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion72 decks409 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion72 decks409 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion71 decks409 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion68 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion62 decks409 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion61 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion59 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion57 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion49 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion47 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion45 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion42 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion38 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.1%inclusion33 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.3%inclusion30 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.3%inclusion30 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion29 decks409 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.6%inclusion27 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion23 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion22 decks409 decks
2%synergy