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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $1.08

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

#470 Current Rank
#493 Last Week
#362 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.

Unbury Unbury
0% Synergy $0.26
Winnowing Winnowing
0% Synergy $0.36
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.44
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
-1% Synergy $0.90
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
-2% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+62% Synergy $6.46
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+51% Synergy $16.80
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.95
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.32
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+49% Synergy $0.19
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+48% Synergy $0.13
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+47% Synergy $4.71
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $7.48
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+43% Synergy $0.46
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+40% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Mortify Mortify
+38% Synergy $0.17
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+38% Synergy $0.75
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+36% Synergy $0.32
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+28% Synergy $9.06
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+26% Synergy $2.47
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy $1.61
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $1.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+15% Synergy $3.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.52
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $21.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+37% Synergy $0.20
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.18
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $30.71
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+33% Synergy $0.37
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $4.27
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+31% Synergy $0.49
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+30% Synergy $1.44
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+30% Synergy $33.96
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+28% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+27% Synergy $5.61
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+27% Synergy $0.47
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+26% Synergy $2.34
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+26% Synergy $3.41
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.63
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.45
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+23% Synergy $0.96
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $4.02
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+21% Synergy $4.45
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy $0.43
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+19% Synergy $3.64
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.51
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+16% Synergy $5.00
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $13.42
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.17
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.23
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $5.98
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+14% Synergy $0.09
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.89
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.56
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+10% Synergy $9.07
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.55
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.22
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+10% Synergy $1.14
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.36
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+9% Synergy $4.47
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+9% Synergy $2.94
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+8% Synergy $0.13
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+8% Synergy $0.17
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $2.02
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+7% Synergy $5.29
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+7% Synergy $6.79
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $12.39
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $37.09
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $1.89
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+2% Synergy $0.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+19% Synergy $15.39
Revitalize Revitalize
+15% Synergy $0.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.24
Fracture Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.80
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.05
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $3.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.15
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $5.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.12
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.11
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.32
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $8.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.87
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.29

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 $2.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.19
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+16% Synergy $0.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.86
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+9% Synergy $2.29
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.46
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.18
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $15.65
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.24
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+6% Synergy $0.08
New Blood New Blood
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $4.79
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $2.41
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.10
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.86
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.67
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+27% Synergy $3.04
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $19.38
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $12.58
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $4.23
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $3.72
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+14% Synergy $1.38
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+12% Synergy $10.31
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $2.71
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $8.77
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.63
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.49
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.12
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+4% Synergy $0.14
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+3% Synergy $2.21
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.14
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+33% Synergy $9.20
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $1.90
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.98
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+20% Synergy $0.29
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+19% Synergy $14.79
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+14% Synergy $0.18
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $4.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $6.31
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.36
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+7% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $8.98
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.19
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.58
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.44
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.79
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $3.65
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $5.73
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $16.93
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+4% Synergy $1.04
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.45
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.07
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $13.23
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.22
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.11
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $4.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $22.51
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+21% Synergy $9.23
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $0.70
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+7% Synergy $4.58
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+6% Synergy $2.98
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $1.92

Utility Lands

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

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+15% Synergy $0.73
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.27
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.37
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.16
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $8.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.11
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $6.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.55
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.13
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+9% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.35
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+5% Synergy $0.72
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.28
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.12
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.15
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.21
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.22
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.17
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
0% Synergy $2.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.37
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $3.14
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.79
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.25
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.50
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $12.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.66
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.81
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-10% Synergy $8.38
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $7.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-12% Synergy $0.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $23.91
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.68

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