Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive 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
Fix What's Broken
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Withering Curse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Exquisite Blood
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Sanguine Bond
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Blood Tribute
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Revival // Revenge
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Serra Ascendant
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Soul Warden
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Soul's Attendant
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Indulging Patrician
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Markov Purifier
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Drana's Emissary
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Gaffer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Archangel of Thune
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cordial Vampire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mister Negative
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Witch of the Moors
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mortify
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Despark
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalize
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
The Wind Crystal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Boon Reflection
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Sokka's Charge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Foot Headquarters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy