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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $0.64

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

#386 Current Rank
#440 Last Week
#326 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+11% Synergy $4.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.87
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+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 $3.53
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $0.48
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.43
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+50% Synergy $0.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+49% Synergy $26.18
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+49% Synergy $3.72
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+47% Synergy $0.13
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy $7.15
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+45% Synergy $0.42
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+41% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

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

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+39% Synergy $0.16
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+38% Synergy $0.33
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+38% Synergy $0.76
Mortify Mortify
+35% Synergy $0.26
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+31% Synergy $5.68
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+27% Synergy $2.14
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $1.24
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+13% Synergy $1.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $11.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $50.85
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.15
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+35% Synergy $0.34
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+33% Synergy $24.34
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+32% Synergy $0.46
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $3.71
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+30% Synergy $1.09
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+28% Synergy $4.25
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+28% Synergy $27.37
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+28% Synergy $0.60
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+28% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+26% Synergy $3.85
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+26% Synergy $2.93
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+25% Synergy $0.65
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+24% Synergy $2.03
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+23% Synergy $2.15
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+22% Synergy $0.83
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $2.56
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+21% Synergy $1.94
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+20% Synergy $0.29
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+19% Synergy $0.37
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+18% Synergy $5.15
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+16% Synergy $2.90
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $11.29
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+16% Synergy $0.25
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+15% Synergy $1.44
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.29
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.66
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $0.40
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+14% Synergy $10.82
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+14% Synergy $0.09
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.72
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+12% Synergy $0.26
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+11% Synergy $0.16
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $4.55
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+10% Synergy $0.73
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.87
Scourge of the Skyclaves Scourge of the Skyclaves
+10% Synergy $0.52
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+9% Synergy $3.27
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+9% Synergy $0.87
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+7% Synergy $0.91
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+7% Synergy $0.18
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+7% Synergy $0.18
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $1.50
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $4.85
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+5% Synergy $20.14
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $29.17
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+3% Synergy $0.21
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $0.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+21% Synergy $11.00
Revitalize Revitalize
+16% Synergy $0.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $2.94
Fracture Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.81
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.06
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $1.55
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $5.96
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.10
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.19
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $10.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.84
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+31% Synergy $0.34
Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+23% Synergy $0.60
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+18% Synergy $0.59
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.75
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+10% Synergy $2.76
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.34
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+9% Synergy $19.08
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.48
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.09
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.41
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+6% Synergy $0.10
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.22
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+5% Synergy $0.75
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $4.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $2.49
New Blood New Blood
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.91
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $20.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.25
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.03
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.59
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
0% Synergy $0.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $7.64
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+27% Synergy $1.78
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+24% Synergy $18.82
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+23% Synergy $17.46
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+21% Synergy $0.69
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+17% Synergy $1.11
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+13% Synergy $5.20
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+12% Synergy $1.91
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+12% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $5.20
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+7% Synergy $0.14
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.55
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.09
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $5.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $7.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.45
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+2% Synergy $5.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+34% Synergy $6.39
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+25% Synergy $1.47
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+22% Synergy $10.26
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+21% Synergy $0.35
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.53
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+18% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $1.55
Greed Greed
+12% Synergy $0.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $2.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $3.67
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+9% Synergy $4.64
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+8% Synergy $0.23
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+8% Synergy $0.34
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $0.59
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.47
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.77
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+6% Synergy $0.89
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.24
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $2.84
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.99
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $17.12
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.35
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.61
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-3% Synergy $0.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $18.67
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+21% Synergy $12.63
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.84
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+7% Synergy $4.28
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+6% Synergy $2.51
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.36
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+4% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

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

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+16% Synergy $0.40
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.14
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.28
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.61
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $24.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $3.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.04
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-9% Synergy $0.91

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.18
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.19
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+10% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.15
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+7% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.20
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+6% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.14
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.25
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+3% Synergy $0.26
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.15
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.29
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.89
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+1% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
0% Synergy $0.20
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
0% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $1.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.48
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $6.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $13.73
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.47
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-8% Synergy $13.57
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $8.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $7.92
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-11% Synergy $0.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $22.75
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.80

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