Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Firdoch Core
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
0.5%inclusion1 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion1.98K decks2.27K decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion1.66K decks2.27K decks
56%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion1.26K decks2.27K decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.71K decks2.27K decks
53%synergy
Indulging Patrician
59%inclusion1.33K decks2.27K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.26K decks2.27K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion1.43K decks2.27K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.40K decks2.27K decks
48%synergy
Revival // Revenge
52%inclusion1.17K decks2.27K decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.27K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.50K decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
60%inclusion1.36K decks2.27K decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion1.31K decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion1.30K decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.17K decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
50%inclusion1.13K decks2.27K decks
35%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.27K decks
40%synergy
Soul Warden
49%inclusion1.11K decks2.27K decks
31%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1.09K decks2.27K decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.27K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion726 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion592 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion409 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion398 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion365 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion205 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion156 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion146 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
46%inclusion1.05K decks2.27K decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion438 decks997 decks
34%synergy
Markov Purifier
43%inclusion971 decks2.27K decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion915 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion911 decks2.27K decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion907 decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion864 decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
37%inclusion834 decks2.27K decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
36%inclusion824 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion703 decks1.94K decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
36%inclusion818 decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion646 decks1.85K decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion780 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion328 decks953 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
34%inclusion777 decks2.27K decks
27%synergy
Tithe Drinker
34%inclusion772 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Suture Priest
32%inclusion722 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
31%inclusion701 decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion672 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion651 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
28%inclusion495 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion387 decks1.44K decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
26%inclusion581 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion579 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion570 decks2.27K decks
21%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion560 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
24%inclusion543 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion415 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
22%inclusion508 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion481 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion480 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion479 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion441 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion427 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion422 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion400 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion372 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion153 decks950 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion340 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion311 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion285 decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion281 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion280 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion272 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion265 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion245 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion242 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion230 decks2.27K decks
-10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
10%inclusion225 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion857 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
34%inclusion773 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion680 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26%inclusion597 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Revitalize
17%inclusion374 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion348 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion345 decks2.27K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion327 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion318 decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion248 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion274 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion235 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion208 decks2.27K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion204 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion204 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion172 decks1.94K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion164 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion141 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion140 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion136 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion129 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion70 decks1.39K decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion15 decks299 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion979 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion855 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
35%inclusion744 decks2.11K decks
34%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion712 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion565 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion447 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion429 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion415 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
17%inclusion391 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion371 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion358 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion336 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion273 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion256 decks2.27K decks
-7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion247 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion245 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion217 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Death Grasp
9.4%inclusion214 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
8.5%inclusion192 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.8%inclusion75 decks961 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.8%inclusion176 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
New Blood
7.7%inclusion175 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion175 decks2.27K decks
-10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.7%inclusion174 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.6%inclusion150 decks2.27K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.4%inclusion122 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion121 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion118 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion870 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion833 decks2.27K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion804 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
30%inclusion673 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion558 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion471 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion371 decks1.86K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
19%inclusion437 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion358 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion344 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion309 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion266 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion253 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion206 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.2%inclusion185 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.9%inclusion179 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.6%inclusion173 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.5%inclusion116 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.4%inclusion146 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion139 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion130 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion997 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion914 decks2.27K decks
37%synergy
Lunar Convocation
35%inclusion620 decks1.78K decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion756 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Cleric Class
33%inclusion748 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion567 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion357 decks1.45K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
25%inclusion557 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion552 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion469 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
18%inclusion418 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion373 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion281 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion277 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion246 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion235 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion230 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion229 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion192 decks1.94K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.3%inclusion210 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.0%inclusion204 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.7%inclusion197 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.2%inclusion162 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion154 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.8%inclusion153 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion147 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.1%inclusion139 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion120 decks2.27K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion599 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion390 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion248 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.5%inclusion215 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.3%inclusion211 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion190 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.4%inclusion168 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion974 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion960 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion667 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion576 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion554 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion465 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion419 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion371 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion309 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion237 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion236 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion212 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.2%inclusion186 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion168 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion162 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion126 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion2.08K decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.93K decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.44K decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion1.09K decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
32%inclusion721 decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion714 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion536 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion434 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion323 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion262 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion234 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion171 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion147 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion123 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.23K decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion2.23K decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion1.97K decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion1.41K decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.20K decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion1.16K decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion1.15K decks2.27K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.27K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion991 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion943 decks2.27K decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion924 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion861 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion832 decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion719 decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion658 decks2.27K decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion574 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion521 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion494 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion479 decks2.27K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion468 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion411 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion396 decks2.24K decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion380 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion378 decks2.27K decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion352 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion317 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion311 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion287 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion58 decks475 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion236 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion192 decks1.94K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion172 decks1.94K decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.5%inclusion192 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion192 decks2.27K decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion187 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion183 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.2%inclusion162 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
7.1%inclusion160 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.7%inclusion152 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion141 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.2%inclusion140 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.7%inclusion82 decks1.45K decks
3%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.6%inclusion127 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion127 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy