Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Upgraded

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
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Potioner's Trove
4.5%inclusion3 decks66 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion407 decks458 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion352 decks458 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion335 decks458 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion299 decks458 decks
52%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
52%inclusion240 decks458 decks
49%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
61%inclusion279 decks458 decks
48%synergy
Blood Tribute
48%inclusion222 decks458 decks
46%synergy
Indulging Patrician
50%inclusion229 decks458 decks
45%synergy
Revival // Revenge
48%inclusion222 decks458 decks
44%synergy
Mortify
66%inclusion302 decks458 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
68%inclusion311 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion304 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion273 decks458 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion238 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion215 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
47%inclusion214 decks458 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion210 decks458 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion207 decks452 decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
45%inclusion208 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion200 decks458 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion153 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion91 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion86 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion76 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion72 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion53 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.9%inclusion36 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
41%inclusion188 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
40%inclusion181 decks458 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion176 decks458 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
36%inclusion165 decks458 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
36%inclusion165 decks458 decks
30%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
36%inclusion162 decks452 decks
32%synergy
Markov Purifier
36%inclusion164 decks458 decks
33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
36%inclusion164 decks458 decks
32%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
35%inclusion162 decks458 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
34%inclusion156 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion153 decks458 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion147 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion142 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Cordial Vampire
31%inclusion141 decks458 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion136 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion132 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
28%inclusion130 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
27%inclusion122 decks458 decks
23%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
25%inclusion115 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion115 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Tithe Drinker
24%inclusion111 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
24%inclusion110 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion108 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion107 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23%inclusion106 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion105 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion101 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
22%inclusion99 decks455 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion99 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
22%inclusion99 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion98 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion97 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion92 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion91 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
18%inclusion83 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion80 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Essence Channeler
17%inclusion78 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
17%inclusion76 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion69 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion67 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion65 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Vampire
14%inclusion64 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion53 decks384 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion59 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion57 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
The Gaffer
12%inclusion55 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion54 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
11%inclusion52 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
11%inclusion51 decks452 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion179 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion134 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion113 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
21%inclusion98 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion74 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
16%inclusion73 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Revitalize
12%inclusion57 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion57 decks458 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion56 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion53 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion52 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion48 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion47 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Riot Control
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Debt to the Deathless
40%inclusion184 decks458 decks
30%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion176 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion169 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Fumigate
28%inclusion129 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Dread
27%inclusion123 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion101 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion91 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion86 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
16%inclusion75 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion70 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion69 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion69 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion62 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion61 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion54 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion51 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion49 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
10%inclusion45 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.4%inclusion43 decks458 decks
-8%synergy
Death Grasp
9.4%inclusion43 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion33 decks452 decks
2%synergy
Sanctify
7.0%inclusion32 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.8%inclusion31 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion165 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion163 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
34%inclusion154 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion115 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion110 decks458 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion73 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion70 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion69 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Sigil
14%inclusion64 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion64 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion63 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion61 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion56 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Chalice of Life
10%inclusion47 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.6%inclusion29 decks339 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion165 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
35%inclusion162 decks458 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion131 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion125 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
26%inclusion121 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion119 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion93 decks455 decks
18%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion92 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion83 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion58 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion52 decks458 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion51 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion49 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
10%inclusion46 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion39 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.5%inclusion39 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.6%inclusion35 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.0%inclusion32 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.3%inclusion29 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Light of Promise
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
21%inclusion96 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion81 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
15%inclusion68 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion66 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.9%inclusion36 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion222 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion202 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion168 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion97 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
19%inclusion89 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion84 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion74 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion73 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion70 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion58 decks458 decks
3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.4%inclusion32 decks339 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion36 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion438 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion388 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion293 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion223 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
25%inclusion116 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion108 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion107 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion92 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion73 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion51 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.4%inclusion43 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion452 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion451 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion406 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion298 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion254 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion242 decks458 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion217 decks458 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion215 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion211 decks458 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion210 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion196 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion188 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion183 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion156 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion134 decks458 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion128 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion127 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion114 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion108 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion108 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion94 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion83 decks458 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion78 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion76 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion74 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion71 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion66 decks446 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion66 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion62 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12%inclusion55 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion52 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion51 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion50 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion47 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.5%inclusion39 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6.8%inclusion31 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.3%inclusion29 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Gate
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
4%synergy