Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Lifedrain

Sikora
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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Sanguine Bond
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Indulging Patrician
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Soul Warden
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Revival // Revenge
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Drana's Emissary
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Markov Purifier
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Tithe Drinker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
The Gaffer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Fracture
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Revitalize
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Rush of Dread
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Fumigate
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Pox Plague
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sanctify
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Withering Curse
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Death Grasp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Social Snub
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Quietus Spike
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Sigil
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Lunar Convocation
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Warlock Class
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Greed
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Light of Promise
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Test of Endurance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Parker Luck
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Pristine Talisman
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Forum of Amity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Umbral Expanse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy