Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

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Sikora
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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Exquisite Blood
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion102 decks110 decks
71%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion94 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Indulging Patrician
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Blood Tribute
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Mortify
62%inclusion68 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Exsanguinate
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cordial Vampire
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Drana's Emissary
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Twilight Prophet
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Tithe Drinker
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Markov Purifier
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Markov Baron
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Drana and Linvala
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Suture Priest
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Dread
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sanctify
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of Life
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Boon Reflection
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
March of the Canonized
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Light of Promise
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Greed
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Fortress
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion106 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion98 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Scrubland
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy