Syr Vondam, the Lucent (Commander) - 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!
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Okoye, Dora Milaje Leader
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Pearl Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
The Wind Crystal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Farewell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Archetype of Courage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hullcarver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Knight Luminary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Emptiness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Caelus Nin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Skirsdag Flayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Porcelain Zealot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Focus Fire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Zealous Display
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Push
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Act of Heroism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Truths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Family Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Warping Wail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zealous Persecution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Angelsong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Gravkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Honor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Blow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Exhilarating Elocution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Revival // Revenge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Barrensteppe Siege
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Felidar Retreat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Knighthood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sanctuary Lockdown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Answered Prayers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Glorious Anthem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Honor of the Pure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bad Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necrogen Communion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Safeguard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Orzhova, the Church of Deals
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Marble Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Keyrune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Ballroom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Uncharted Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy