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Astarion, the Decadent
Price tag $1.09

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

#455 Current Rank
#405 Last Week
#358 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.

Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+3% Synergy $8.97
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+3% Synergy $0.85
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+2% Synergy $1.45
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+2% Synergy $0.20
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+1% Synergy $1.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+63% Synergy $6.72
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+52% Synergy $30.79
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+50% Synergy $1.56
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+50% Synergy $0.38
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+49% Synergy $0.28
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+49% Synergy $0.28
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+47% Synergy $11.24
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+46% Synergy $6.04
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+43% Synergy $0.68
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+41% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Mortify Mortify
+39% Synergy $0.22
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+38% Synergy $0.89
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+36% Synergy $0.38
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+31% Synergy $4.15
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+27% Synergy $3.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+26% Synergy $2.44
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $3.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $18.54
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $6.68
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $65.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $67.64
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.06
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $23.54
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $56.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $34.56

Creatures

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

Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+37% Synergy $0.29
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+35% Synergy $0.24
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $35.90
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+33% Synergy $0.42
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+31% Synergy $30.37
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+31% Synergy $4.09
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+30% Synergy $0.38
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+30% Synergy $0.44
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+28% Synergy $8.76
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $7.25
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+27% Synergy $0.41
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+25% Synergy $2.87
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+25% Synergy $2.75
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+24% Synergy $2.21
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+23% Synergy $1.16
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+22% Synergy $0.43
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+21% Synergy $4.58
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+20% Synergy $0.49
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+20% Synergy $4.68
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+19% Synergy $2.38
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+18% Synergy $1.79
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+18% Synergy $0.34
Markov Baron Markov Baron
+17% Synergy $0.32
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+16% Synergy $4.88
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.34
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+15% Synergy $0.29
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $6.27
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $17.04
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.30
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.49
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+13% Synergy $0.23
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+11% Synergy $0.65
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+10% Synergy $0.60
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $7.79
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+10% Synergy $6.87
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+10% Synergy $0.34
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $2.02
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+10% Synergy $0.88
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+9% Synergy $0.30
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+9% Synergy $1.94
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+8% Synergy $0.17
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+8% Synergy $7.75
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $4.64
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.17
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $18.27
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+6% Synergy $6.51
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $33.35
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $1.81
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+2% Synergy $2.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+19% Synergy $14.33
Revitalize Revitalize
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $5.72
Fracture Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.96
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+9% Synergy $3.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.42
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $7.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $2.07
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.39
Inkshield Inkshield
-5% Synergy $6.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.42
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.40

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
+24% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $3.05
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+15% Synergy $0.69
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $2.05
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.51
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+8% Synergy $2.27
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.35
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $20.74
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.44
Sanctify Sanctify
+7% Synergy $0.26
New Blood New Blood
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.40
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+5% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $5.92
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $1.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.90
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.87
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.71
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.69
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.12
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+27% Synergy $4.49
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $22.20
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $11.86
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $2.15
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+17% Synergy $5.66
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+13% Synergy $1.73
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+12% Synergy $6.32
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+11% Synergy $2.87
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+11% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.05
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $6.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.57
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.37
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+5% Synergy $0.62
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.13
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+4% Synergy $2.42
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $6.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+32% Synergy $11.75
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $3.13
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+20% Synergy $0.43
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+20% Synergy $0.42
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+19% Synergy $14.90
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+14% Synergy $0.25
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+13% Synergy $3.78
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $4.96
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $7.56
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.56
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $0.77
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.62
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $6.05
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $5.37
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $7.66
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $20.28
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+4% Synergy $1.16
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.39
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+2% Synergy $2.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $17.29
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $23.70
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $4.69
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.21
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $9.48
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $1.68
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $5.96
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+6% Synergy $0.72
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+6% Synergy $3.44
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+6% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+15% Synergy $0.70
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.98
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.95
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.38
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.37
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $1.01
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $29.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.93
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $4.17
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $58.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.94
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.67
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $2.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.82

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+15% Synergy $0.25
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+12% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+9% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.26
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.36
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+5% Synergy $1.20
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.32
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+2% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $14.73
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.25
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.20
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.82
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.29
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.52
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.97
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.97
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $6.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.50
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-8% Synergy $14.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.40
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.27
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-10% Synergy $9.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $9.53
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-12% Synergy $0.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $27.19
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.86

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