Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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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Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
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0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion145 decks159 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion119 decks159 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion122 decks159 decks
55%synergy
Indulging Patrician
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion100 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Blood Tribute
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion97 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Revival // Revenge
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion102 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
61%inclusion97 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion84 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion67 decks151 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Markov Purifier
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion29 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Congregate
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
34%inclusion53 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Death Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Sanctify
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
New Blood
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion46 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Cleric Class
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Boon Reflection
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Test of Endurance
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Restless Fortress
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion144 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion135 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion101 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion158 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion157 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion141 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion102 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion84 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion80 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion64 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy