Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Combo

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
Scheming Silvertongue
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion109 decks119 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion113 decks119 decks
75%synergy
Blood Tribute
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion97 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
66%inclusion79 decks119 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion76 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion71 decks117 decks
49%synergy
Mortify
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion86 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion80 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Indulging Patrician
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Rush of Dread
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
35%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Drana's Emissary
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Markov Purifier
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Tithe Drinker
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Cordial Vampire
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
6%synergy
The Gaffer
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Vampire
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Pact
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Fumigate
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Pox Plague
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Quietus Spike
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Sigil
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of Life
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Boon Reflection
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Griffin Aerie
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion113 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion107 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion66 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Potioner's Trove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion118 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion117 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion105 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion85 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion69 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy