Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Exquisite Blood
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Sanguine Bond
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Blood Tribute
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Revival // Revenge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Serra Ascendant
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Smothering Tithe
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Farewell
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Children of Korlis
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dark Confidant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Indulging Patrician
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Drana's Emissary
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Mortify
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Grim Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Replenish
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mindcrank
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Boon Reflection
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Greater Auramancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Near-Death Experience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy