Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blood Tribute
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Sanguine Bond
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Revival // Revenge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Indulging Patrician
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Soul Warden
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Mortify
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Drana's Emissary
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Markov Purifier
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Drana and Linvala
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cordial Vampire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Bloodlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Batwing Brume
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Defile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Aang's Defense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Dread
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fumigate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sanctify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Final Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Craving
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Scytheclaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Lunar Convocation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cleric Class
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Remedy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boon Reflection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Hope
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Destiny
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Capital City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy