deck Astarion, the Decadent

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Astarion, the Decadent

Deathtouch, lifelink At the beginning of your end step, choose one — • Feed — Target opponent loses life equal to the amount of life they lost this turn. • Friends — You gain life equal to the amount of life you gained this turn.

Main Deck cards Astarion, the Decadent

Swamp

12.0 in 100% of decks
Plains

10.0 in 100% of decks
Swiftfoot Boots

1.0 in 100% of decks
Kambal, Consul of Allocation

1.0 in 100% of decks
Caves of Koilos

1.0 in 100% of decks
Command Tower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sanguine Bond

1.0 in 100% of decks
Orzhov Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Blood Artist

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Talisman of Hierarchy

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose

1.0 in 100% of decks
Markov Purifier

1.0 in 100% of decks
Welcoming Vampire

1.0 in 100% of decks
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sangromancer

1.0 in 66% of decks
Debt to the Deathless

1.0 in 66% of decks
Isolated Chapel

1.0 in 66% of decks
Exquisite Blood

1.0 in 66% of decks
Rhox Faithmender

1.0 in 66% of decks
Skullclamp

1.0 in 66% of decks
Tithe Drinker

1.0 in 66% of decks
Cliffhaven Vampire

1.0 in 66% of decks
Aetherflux Reservoir

1.0 in 66% of decks
Sanctum Seeker

1.0 in 66% of decks
Demonic Tutor

1.0 in 66% of decks
Tainted Field

1.0 in 66% of decks
Smothering Tithe

1.0 in 66% of decks
Cruel Celebrant

1.0 in 66% of decks
Cosmos Elixir

1.0 in 66% of decks
Shattered Sanctum

1.0 in 66% of decks
Amalia Benavides Aguirre

1.0 in 66% of decks
High Priest of Penance

1.0 in 33% of decks
Gifted Aetherborn

1.0 in 33% of decks
Dictate of Erebos

1.0 in 33% of decks
Sensei's Divining Top

1.0 in 33% of decks
Gift of Immortality

1.0 in 33% of decks
Blighted Steppe

1.0 in 33% of decks
Field of Ruin

1.0 in 33% of decks
Temple of Silence

1.0 in 33% of decks
Indulgent Aristocrat

1.0 in 33% of decks
Sanguine Sacrament

1.0 in 33% of decks
Call to the Feast

1.0 in 33% of decks
Kill Shot

1.0 in 33% of decks
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle

1.0 in 33% of decks
Yahenni, Undying Partisan

1.0 in 33% of decks
Vampiric Rites

1.0 in 33% of decks
Blade of the Bloodchief

1.0 in 33% of decks
Sorin, Grim Nemesis

1.0 in 33% of decks
Fetid Heath

1.0 in 33% of decks
Chancellor of the Dross

1.0 in 33% of decks
Forerunner of the Legion

1.0 in 33% of decks
Campaign of Vengeance

1.0 in 33% of decks
Reliquary Tower

1.0 in 33% of decks
Dire Fleet Ravager

1.0 in 33% of decks
Pitiless Plunderer

1.0 in 33% of decks
Blood Tribute

1.0 in 33% of decks
Legion Lieutenant

1.0 in 33% of decks
Repay in Kind

1.0 in 33% of decks
Path of Ancestry

1.0 in 33% of decks
Piranha Marsh

1.0 in 33% of decks
Syndic of Tithes

1.0 in 33% of decks
Fellwar Stone

1.0 in 33% of decks
Painful Quandary

1.0 in 33% of decks
Suture Priest

1.0 in 33% of decks
Fumigate

1.0 in 33% of decks
Orzhov Basilica

1.0 in 33% of decks
Commander's Sphere

1.0 in 33% of decks
Falkenrath Noble

1.0 in 33% of decks
Herald's Horn

1.0 in 33% of decks
Vampire Cutthroat

1.0 in 33% of decks
Kindred Dominance

1.0 in 33% of decks
Consuming Vapors

1.0 in 33% of decks
Malakir Bloodwitch

1.0 in 33% of decks
Godless Shrine

1.0 in 33% of decks
Wound Reflection

1.0 in 33% of decks
Shieldmate's Blessing

1.0 in 33% of decks
Dusk Legion Zealot

1.0 in 33% of decks

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10245

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Strategy

"Astarion, the Decadent" is a deck that focuses on gaining life, draining opponents' life, and controlling the board. The deck aims to establish a dominant presence through a combination of lifelink creatures, life gain spells, and draining effects. One of the strengths of this deck is its ability to gain life consistently, making it resilient against aggressive strategies. Cards like Sanguine Bond, Cliffhaven Vampire, and Vizkopa Guildmage can turn that life gain into a win condition by dealing damage to opponents whenever you gain life. The presence of powerful removal spells like Murder, Swords to Plowshares, and Essence Extraction allows the deck to control the board and deal with threats effectively. However, a potential weakness of the deck could be its reliance on gaining life to trigger certain abilities. If opponents are able to prevent you from gaining life or disrupt your life gain strategy, it could hinder your game plan. Additionally, the deck may struggle against fast, aggressive decks that can quickly overwhelm you before you're able to establish your board presence. Overall, "Astarion, the Decadent" is a strategic and versatile deck that can be a lot of fun to play, especially if you enjoy draining your opponents' life while bolstering your own. With a good balance of control elements and lifelink creatures, it offers a unique and engaging playstyle in the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering.