Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Lifegain

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
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
87%inclusion1.82K decks2.08K decks
68%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion1.55K decks2.08K decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion1.56K decks2.08K decks
55%synergy
Indulging Patrician
58%inclusion1.21K decks2.08K decks
53%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
56%inclusion1.17K decks2.08K decks
53%synergy
Blood Tribute
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.08K decks
53%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion1.33K decks2.08K decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
62%inclusion1.29K decks2.08K decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion1.06K decks2.08K decks
46%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion973 decks2.08K decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion1.38K decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Mortify
64%inclusion1.32K decks2.08K decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion1.27K decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion1.20K decks2.08K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.08K decks
38%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.08K decks
35%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion1K decks2.08K decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
48%inclusion1K decks2.08K decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion979 decks2.08K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion671 decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion553 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion392 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion386 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion383 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion333 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion127 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Cliffhaven Vampire
45%inclusion937 decks2.08K decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion496 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Markov Purifier
42%inclusion865 decks2.08K decks
39%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
39%inclusion817 decks2.08K decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion814 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion802 decks2.08K decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
38%inclusion783 decks2.08K decks
34%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
36%inclusion758 decks2.08K decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion726 decks2.04K decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion736 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion686 decks1.95K decks
24%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
35%inclusion371 decks1.06K decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion727 decks2.08K decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion707 decks2.08K decks
25%synergy
Tithe Drinker
32%inclusion675 decks2.08K decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion672 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
30%inclusion633 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion631 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion621 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion610 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Starscape Cleric
27%inclusion511 decks1.88K decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion400 decks1.53K decks
24%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion521 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Cordial Vampire
25%inclusion521 decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion520 decks2.08K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion517 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion507 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion430 decks1.87K decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion448 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion445 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion435 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion413 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion406 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
19%inclusion399 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion379 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
The Gaffer
17%inclusion346 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
16%inclusion169 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion328 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion314 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion278 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion259 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion259 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion251 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Epicure of Blood
12%inclusion248 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
11%inclusion234 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion221 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion219 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
10%inclusion217 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
10%inclusion210 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion799 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion694 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion591 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
25%inclusion525 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Revitalize
16%inclusion331 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion310 decks2.08K decks
-8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
15%inclusion309 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion300 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion285 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion254 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion233 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion203 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion190 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion185 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion175 decks2.03K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.4%inclusion132 decks2.08K decks
-16%synergy
Reprieve
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion126 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion873 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion761 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion751 decks2.08K decks
35%synergy
Fumigate
31%inclusion641 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion512 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion385 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
18%inclusion374 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion342 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion342 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion341 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion299 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion237 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion229 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
11%inclusion227 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion217 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion209 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Death Grasp
8.9%inclusion185 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion184 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
8.3%inclusion172 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
New Blood
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.08K decks
-10%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.9%inclusion144 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Pox Plague
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
37%inclusion776 decks2.08K decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion752 decks2.08K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion723 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion598 decks2.08K decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion108 decks431 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion502 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
20%inclusion410 decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion379 decks1.96K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Sigil
18%inclusion375 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion326 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion316 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion268 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion268 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion233 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion47 decks435 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.4%inclusion196 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.4%inclusion175 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.2%inclusion170 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.3%inclusion118 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion925 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
39%inclusion809 decks2.08K decks
36%synergy
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion631 decks1.88K decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion688 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion659 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion542 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion536 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion380 decks1.55K decks
22%synergy
Boon Reflection
24%inclusion490 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion411 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Warlock Class
17%inclusion358 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion324 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion255 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion230 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion218 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
10%inclusion215 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion213 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion195 decks2.03K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion189 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion189 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion184 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.4%inclusion174 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.8%inclusion163 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion135 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion124 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Axis of Mortality
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
26%inclusion542 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion350 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion232 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.1%inclusion188 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.8%inclusion182 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion172 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.2%inclusion170 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion890 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion888 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion621 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
25%inclusion517 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion504 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion433 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion383 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion331 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion283 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion52 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion212 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion207 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion195 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.3%inclusion172 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion155 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion148 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.0%inclusion124 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion107 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.91K decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.78K decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion1.30K decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.01K decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
31%inclusion649 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion635 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion484 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion397 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion298 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion235 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion205 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion179 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion124 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion2.05K decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.05K decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion1.82K decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion1.31K decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion1.11K decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion1.05K decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion1.04K decks2.08K decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion1.01K decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion913 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion871 decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion862 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion816 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion763 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion676 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion625 decks2.08K decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion536 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion470 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion462 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion444 decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion443 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion390 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion374 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion373 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion341 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion319 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion316 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion82 decks591 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion268 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion262 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion218 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion195 decks2.03K decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion175 decks2.03K decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
8.6%inclusion178 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion169 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion126 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion118 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy