Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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.
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Mister Negative
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Revival // Revenge
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Indulging Patrician
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Soul's Attendant
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Drana's Emissary
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
The Gaffer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tithe Drinker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Despark
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Fumigate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
New Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
The Wind Crystal
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Scytheclaw
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Sigil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Boon Reflection
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Greed
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Cleric Class
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Warlock Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
20%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Restless Fortress
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy