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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $1.05

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

#445 Current Rank
#511 Last Week
#357 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.

Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
0% Synergy $0.12
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
0% Synergy $0.71
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
0% Synergy $2.63
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
0% Synergy $0.78
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
-1% Synergy $1.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+62% Synergy $7.53
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+51% Synergy $26.40
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $1.83
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.35
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+49% Synergy $0.29
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+49% Synergy $0.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+47% Synergy $9.65
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+46% Synergy $5.45
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+43% Synergy $0.59
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+40% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Mortify Mortify
+38% Synergy $0.20
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+38% Synergy $0.80
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+36% Synergy $0.36
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+28% Synergy $8.91
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+26% Synergy $4.59
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy $2.85
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $2.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+15% Synergy $4.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $16.20
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $7.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.51
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $22.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $50.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+37% Synergy $0.27
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.35
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $33.21
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+33% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+31% Synergy $38.09
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $3.83
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+30% Synergy $3.34
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+30% Synergy $0.43
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+28% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $5.74
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+27% Synergy $0.45
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+25% Synergy $2.64
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+25% Synergy $3.60
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+23% Synergy $1.18
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.46
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+23% Synergy $1.33
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $4.44
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+21% Synergy $5.27
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy $0.47
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+19% Synergy $2.36
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+18% Synergy $1.61
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.34
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+17% Synergy $0.33
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+16% Synergy $4.73
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $16.84
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.64
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.31
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $6.13
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.36
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.51
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+13% Synergy $0.18
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+11% Synergy $0.47
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+11% Synergy $0.26
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+10% Synergy $8.19
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.72
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+10% Synergy $1.17
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.47
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+9% Synergy $7.08
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+9% Synergy $0.26
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+9% Synergy $2.25
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+8% Synergy $0.23
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $4.23
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+7% Synergy $7.67
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $18.63
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+6% Synergy $5.81
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $31.98
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $2.21
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+2% Synergy $1.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+19% Synergy $14.13
Revitalize Revitalize
+15% Synergy $0.07
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $4.43
Fracture Fracture
+13% Synergy $1.65
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.06
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $3.61
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.56
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.31
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $6.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.17
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.90
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.33
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $11.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $11.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.58
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+28% Synergy $0.36
Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $2.76
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+15% Synergy $0.63
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.97
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+9% Synergy $2.42
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.50
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.33
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $17.38
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.14
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.34
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.40
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $8.26
New Blood New Blood
+4% Synergy $0.33
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.18
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.88
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $1.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $7.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.54
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $4.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $20.36
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $12.19
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $2.07
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+16% Synergy $5.52
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+14% Synergy $1.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+12% Synergy $7.93
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $3.68
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.00
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $13.50
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $10.94
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.89
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.20
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+4% Synergy $2.56
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+4% Synergy $0.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.61
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+32% Synergy $11.26
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $4.84
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.41
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+20% Synergy $0.39
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+19% Synergy $13.84
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+14% Synergy $0.18
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+12% Synergy $5.70
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $4.79
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $9.24
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+6% Synergy $0.30
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.39
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.67
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.70
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $5.53
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $4.82
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $5.87
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $19.77
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+4% Synergy $1.11
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.40
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $3.11
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $16.34
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.67
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $4.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $24.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $9.19
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $1.13
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+7% Synergy $5.33
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+6% Synergy $0.50
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+6% Synergy $3.56
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.14

Utility Lands

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

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+15% Synergy $0.66
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $1.16
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.37
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.43
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $31.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $8.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.05
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.75

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.17
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.10
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+9% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.46
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.27
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+5% Synergy $0.97
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.34
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.45
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
0% Synergy $2.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.43
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.41
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.61
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.88
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.85
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.39
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $11.91
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.89
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy $14.05
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.96
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-10% Synergy $10.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $8.89
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-12% Synergy $0.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $26.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.80

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