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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Misty Palms Oasis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Team Avatar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Markov Purifier
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
72%inclusion71 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Tithe Drinker
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Drana's Emissary
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Markov Baron
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Sign in Blood
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Indulging Patrician
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Epicure of Blood
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Revitalize
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Cordial Vampire
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shroudstomper
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%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
Vampire Spawn
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Skymarch Bloodletter
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Patron of the Vein
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Murder
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Despark
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
-26%synergy
Disenchant
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Fracture
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-27%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Sudden Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sonar Strike
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%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
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Winter's Intervention
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-32%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Urge to Feed
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Cast Down
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Blood Tribute
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Death Grasp
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Call to the Feast
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Ambition's Cost
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Scout for Survivors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Feast of Blood
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion11 decks98 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
Diabolic Tutor
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Queen's Commission
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Alms of the Vein
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Damn
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-27%synergy
Pointed Discussion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tithing Blade
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Hylderblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%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
Campfire
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Sigil
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Warlock Class
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Cleric Class
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Greed
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Grievous Wound
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Life Insurance
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Makeshift Binding
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Pristine Talisman
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Marble Diamond
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-34%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion96 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
72%inclusion71 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Forlorn Flats
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-33%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-53%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Gate
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy