Syr Vondam, the Lucent (Commander)

Background image for Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Adept Watershaper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Keep Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dawnstrike Vanguard
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Knight Luminary
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Banishing Light
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Zealous Display
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Focus Fire
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Radiant Strike
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Gravpack Monoist
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Hullcarver
28%inclusion52 decks189 decks
27%synergy
Flight-Deck Coordinator
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
-26%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
-17%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Archetype of Courage
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Honor
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Dual-Sun Adepts
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Sunstar Expansionist
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Beamsaw Prospector
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Exosuit Savior
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Gravblade Heavy
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Brightspear Zealot
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Dockworker Drone
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-16%synergy
Sunstar Lightsmith
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Weftblade Enhancer
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Starfighter Pilot
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Starport Security
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Teysa Karlov
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Virus Beetle
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Skittermaw
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Sunstar Chaplain
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Pulsar Squadron Ace
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Company Commander
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Timeline Culler
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Faller's Faithful
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Comet Crawler
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Companion
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Lightless Evangel
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Gravkill
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
22%synergy
Dark Endurance
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Depressurize
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
-24%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Emergency Eject
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Reroute Systems
12%inclusion23 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Harsh Sustenance
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Cloudshift
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-16%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Make Your Move
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Scout for Survivors
21%inclusion40 decks189 decks
20%synergy
Decode Transmissions
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Intervention
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Vote Out
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-25%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Diresight
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
20%synergy
The Seriema
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Hylderblade
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Rescue Skiff
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Fell Gravship
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Susurian Dirgecraft
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Nutrient Block
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Starcage
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sothera, the Supervoid
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Chorale of the Void
13%inclusion24 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Hardlight Containment
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Seam Rip
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Knights' Charge
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Concerted Effort
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
-22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion123 decks190 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion120 decks190 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
-32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion188 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion187 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
-22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
-19%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
-23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
-31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Command Bridge
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy