Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Astarion, the Decadent
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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
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!
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Turbulent Moor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Pox Plague
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Exquisite Blood
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
73%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
62%inclusion124 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion147 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Revival // Revenge
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
48%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion161 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
59%inclusion118 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion114 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion108 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Mortify
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion100 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion124 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion116 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion112 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
17%synergy
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Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion93 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Indulging Patrician
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Serra Ascendant
39%inclusion78 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Attendant
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
36%inclusion56 decks157 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Suture Priest
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Drana's Emissary
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
24%synergy
The Gaffer
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Markov Purifier
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Astarion's Thirst
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
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Damn
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Fumigate
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion47 decks189 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Cleric Class
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Life Insurance
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion112 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion175 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion190 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion174 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion157 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion142 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion126 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion90 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Foot Headquarters
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
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