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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Misty Palms Oasis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Astarion's Thirst
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Markov Purifier
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Drana's Emissary
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Tithe Drinker
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Markov Baron
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Epicure of Blood
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Sign in Blood
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Revival // Revenge
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Indulging Patrician
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Shroudstomper
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Starlit Soothsayer
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Bloodbond Vampire
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Spawn
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Skymarch Bloodletter
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bishop's Soldier
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Soul Warden
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Patron of the Vein
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Child of Night
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Murder
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Revitalize
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Despark
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Utter End
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Fracture
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-24%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Caustic Exhale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sonar Strike
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Divine
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-30%synergy
Winter's Intervention
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Bleed Dry
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Union of the Third Path
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Urge to Feed
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Cast Down
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Blood Tribute
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Death Grasp
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Call to the Feast
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Ambition's Cost
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Worthy Cost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Poison the Waters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Feast of Blood
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Damn
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-27%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Alms of the Vein
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pointed Discussion
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Arterial Flow
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tithing Blade
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Hylderblade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
White Mage's Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phantom Train
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Campfire
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warlock Class
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Cleric Class
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Greed
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Grievous Wound
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Life Insurance
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Makeshift Binding
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Fangs
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Fortress
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-29%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Pristine Talisman
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Marble Diamond
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-33%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Locket
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Forlorn Flats
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-32%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-51%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Silverquill Campus
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy