Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Budget Vampires

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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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Astarion's Thirst
68%inclusion64 decks94 decks
65%synergy
Markov Purifier
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
64%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
61%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
73%inclusion69 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
57%synergy
Drana's Emissary
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
55%synergy
Tithe Drinker
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Markov Baron
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
52%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
54%inclusion51 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
47%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Sign in Blood
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Indulging Patrician
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Murder
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Revitalize
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
47%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Edgar, Charmed Groom
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Epicure of Blood
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Cordial Vampire
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
31%inclusion29 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Shroudstomper
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Soul Warden
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Possessed Goat
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Spawn
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Despark
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Utter End
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Disenchant
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
-24%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Sonar Strike
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Exhale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
You're Not Alone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fight On!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Invoke the Divine
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Winter's Intervention
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-32%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Union of the Third Path
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Cast Down
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Bleed Dry
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-9%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Give In to Violence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Blood Tribute
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Death Grasp
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Call to the Feast
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Rush of Dread
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Ambition's Cost
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Scout for Survivors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Feast of Blood
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Poison the Waters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Queen's Commission
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Damn
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-27%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Exorcise
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Moth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Let's Play a Game
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tithing Blade
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Hylderblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phantom Train
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instant Ramen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ninja's Blades
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Warlock Class
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Cleric Class
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Greed
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Team Avatar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Life Insurance
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Makeshift Binding
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-20%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion74 decks94 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion73 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Pristine Talisman
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Marble Diamond
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
-31%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion74 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
72%inclusion68 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Forlorn Flats
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
-31%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-49%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy