Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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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Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Sanguine Bond
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Indulging Patrician
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
52%synergy
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Blood Artist
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Mortify
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Cordial Vampire
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Tithe Drinker
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Markov Purifier
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Markov Baron
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Drana and Linvala
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Starscape Cleric
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Patron of the Vein
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Rush of Dread
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
New Blood
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Tolls of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Life Insurance
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy