Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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
Sanguine Bond
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Indulging Patrician
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Markov Purifier
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Mortify
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Drana's Emissary
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Tithe Drinker
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Cordial Vampire
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Soul Warden
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Epicure of Blood
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Champion of Dusk
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bloodghast
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fiendish Panda
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Spawn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Revitalize
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Murder
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Keep Out
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bleed Dry
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Moment of Craving
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fight On!
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Tribute
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Rush of Dread
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Death Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Indulgence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Forever Young
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Revoke Existence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Embrace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chalice of Life
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Sigil
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Campfire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Excalibur II
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Warlock Class
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
March of the Canonized
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Liminal Hold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Greed
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Announcement
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Marble Diamond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Firdoch Core
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy