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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $1.53

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

#410 Current Rank
#469 Last Week
#364 Past 2 Years

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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+13% Synergy $1.22
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+6% Synergy $6.51
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+6% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $17.35
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-14% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+63% Synergy $6.08
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+52% Synergy $39.45
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $2.06
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+49% Synergy $0.27
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+49% Synergy $0.28
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+49% Synergy $0.45
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+47% Synergy $11.94
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+45% Synergy $6.11
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+42% Synergy $0.84
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+40% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Mortify Mortify
+40% Synergy $0.22
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+37% Synergy $0.94
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+34% Synergy $0.47
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+31% Synergy $4.65
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+27% Synergy $3.99
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+26% Synergy $1.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $4.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $17.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $60.87
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $6.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.10
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $37.26
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+36% Synergy $0.29
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.30
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $35.79
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+32% Synergy $0.36
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+31% Synergy $38.00
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $4.35
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+30% Synergy $0.38
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+29% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $12.23
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+27% Synergy $8.68
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+25% Synergy $0.43
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+25% Synergy $3.20
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $4.12
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+24% Synergy $2.68
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+22% Synergy $1.50
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+22% Synergy $0.56
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $5.08
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+20% Synergy $4.44
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy $0.48
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+18% Synergy $3.64
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+18% Synergy $1.93
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.40
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+16% Synergy $0.37
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.36
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+15% Synergy $4.47
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.36
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $18.22
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+13% Synergy $5.77
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+13% Synergy $1.36
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+13% Synergy $0.22
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+11% Synergy $0.95
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+10% Synergy $0.95
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.34
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+10% Synergy $1.03
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $6.30
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+9% Synergy $6.82
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+9% Synergy $0.31
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+9% Synergy $0.38
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+9% Synergy $2.17
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+7% Synergy $7.37
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $5.39
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+7% Synergy $3.49
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $22.89
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+6% Synergy $6.39
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $31.35
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $2.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+3% Synergy $3.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+18% Synergy $14.74
Revitalize Revitalize
+14% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $3.90
Fracture Fracture
+11% Synergy $0.30
Murder Murder
+11% Synergy $0.22
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $3.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Utter End Utter End
+0% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.33
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $14.14
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $4.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+28% Synergy $0.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+23% Synergy $0.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $3.67
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+14% Synergy $1.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+9% Synergy $2.11
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+8% Synergy $3.24
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.38
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.47
Sanctify Sanctify
+7% Synergy $0.27
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+7% Synergy $26.42
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.36
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+5% Synergy $0.25
New Blood New Blood
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.32
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $5.26
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.73
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.34
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.73
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $7.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.19
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $5.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $24.31
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+20% Synergy $10.84
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+18% Synergy $2.36
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+17% Synergy $7.69
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+13% Synergy $1.67
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $6.27
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.95
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+10% Synergy $2.84
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.27
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $11.34
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.24
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.23
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+4% Synergy $0.36
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+4% Synergy $4.02
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+31% Synergy $12.05
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $2.39
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+19% Synergy $0.52
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+19% Synergy $0.43
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+18% Synergy $12.68
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+13% Synergy $4.03
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+12% Synergy $0.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $6.60
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+6% Synergy $8.25
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.82
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $8.40
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $5.61
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+5% Synergy $0.71
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.30
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+5% Synergy $1.42
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.51
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $20.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.72
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.39
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $3.81
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.62
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.35
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-1% Synergy $0.15
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $5.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.49
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.11
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+19% Synergy $9.28
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+10% Synergy $1.10
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $5.39
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.27
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $3.04
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+14% Synergy $0.77
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+13% Synergy $0.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.38
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.30
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.46
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+4% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.87
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $33.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $63.55
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-7% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.27
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.33
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+9% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+5% Synergy $0.41
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+4% Synergy $1.18
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+2% Synergy $0.17
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.67
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.60
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+0% Synergy $0.30
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.41
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-1% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $1.26
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $7.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $14.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.69
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $15.62
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $12.03
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $11.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $9.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $31.86
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.53
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-13% Synergy $0.32

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