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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $1.73

Legendary CreatureVampire Elf Rogue

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#453 Current Rank
#478 Last Week
#342 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Astarion, the Decadent.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Astarion, the Decadent decks.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
0% Synergy $1.60
Misty Palms Oasis Misty Palms Oasis
0% Synergy $0.07
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
0% Synergy $0.06
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
0% Synergy $0.69
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Astarion, the Decadent's abilities and overall game plan.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+62% Synergy $5.24
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+51% Synergy $18.07
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.27
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+49% Synergy $0.19
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+48% Synergy $0.14
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+48% Synergy $4.35
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $5.85
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+44% Synergy $0.44
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+40% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Astarion, the Decadent decks.

Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+38% Synergy $0.82
Mortify Mortify
+37% Synergy $0.22
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+37% Synergy $0.31
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+28% Synergy $7.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+27% Synergy $2.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+23% Synergy $1.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $1.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $3.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $48.58
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $91.84
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $20.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Astarion, the Decadent's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+37% Synergy $0.19
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.14
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $24.42
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+34% Synergy $0.30
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $3.76
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+31% Synergy $0.46
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+30% Synergy $31.91
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+28% Synergy $1.29
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+28% Synergy $0.38
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+28% Synergy $0.51
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+27% Synergy $5.43
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+27% Synergy $1.72
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+26% Synergy $3.26
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.55
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.46
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+23% Synergy $0.86
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $2.93
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+21% Synergy $2.72
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy $0.42
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.41
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+18% Synergy $0.26
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.57
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.22
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+16% Synergy $3.78
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $15.04
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.26
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $8.03
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $1.17
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.21
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.22
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+11% Synergy $7.19
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+10% Synergy $1.49
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.44
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.20
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+9% Synergy $4.06
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+9% Synergy $0.61
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+8% Synergy $0.31
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+8% Synergy $0.16
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+7% Synergy $4.77
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+7% Synergy $0.13
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.19
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+6% Synergy $1.97
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $10.90
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $34.43
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $1.87
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+3% Synergy $0.28
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Astarion, the Decadent safe.

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+20% Synergy $16.46
Revitalize Revitalize
+15% Synergy $0.05
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.45
Fracture Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.55
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $2.75
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.18
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $5.97
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.82
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.06
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.09
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.19
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.24
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $7.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.96
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Astarion, the Decadent's game plan and control the board.

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+23% Synergy $0.46
Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+16% Synergy $0.59
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.81
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+9% Synergy $2.12
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+9% Synergy $0.28
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.45
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $19.78
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.13
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.21
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+6% Synergy $0.10
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $2.40
New Blood New Blood
+4% Synergy $0.16
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $3.39
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.49
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.18
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.93
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.57
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.32
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+27% Synergy $1.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $17.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $15.51
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $3.31
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $3.83
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+15% Synergy $1.39
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+12% Synergy $9.33
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $2.44
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $7.87
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+7% Synergy $0.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.86
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.61
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+4% Synergy $0.14
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+3% Synergy $2.87
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.73
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.86
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Astarion, the Decadent's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+33% Synergy $7.58
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $1.84
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.56
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+20% Synergy $0.31
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+20% Synergy $14.38
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+15% Synergy $0.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $3.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $4.41
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $6.77
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+7% Synergy $0.12
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.42
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.14
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.40
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.50
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $3.47
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.69
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $11.44
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+4% Synergy $1.07
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.38
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.71
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.17
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $20.00
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.20
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.65
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $21.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Astarion, the Decadent to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+21% Synergy $8.87
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $0.68
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+7% Synergy $5.49
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+6% Synergy $3.26
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $1.93
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+5% Synergy $0.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+16% Synergy $0.72
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.63
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $2.83
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.14

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.41
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $5.85
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.16
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-9% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Astarion, the Decadent decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.16
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.19
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+9% Synergy $0.14
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+7% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.25
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+5% Synergy $0.37
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.11
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.17
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.24
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.54
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+1% Synergy $0.19
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
0% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.69
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $3.16
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.68
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.63
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.26
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.43
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $10.84
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.32
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-8% Synergy $11.78
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $7.78
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $6.59
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-11% Synergy $0.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $20.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.59

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