Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Defiling Daemogoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Blood Tribute
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Blind Obedience
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Wound Reflection
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Damn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Soul Warden
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Starscape Cleric
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Attendant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Children of Korlis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Witch of the Moors
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Rug of Smothering
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Guide of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ocelot Pride
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Indulging Patrician
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mortify
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Stinging Study
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Orim's Chant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Argivian Find
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Cast Down
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
False Cure
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Batwing Brume
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Temporal Extortion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Queen
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
New Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Terror Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Sigil
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Blasting Station
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Greater Auramancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Parker Luck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Axis of Mortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Boon Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cleric Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Nephalia Academy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy