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

6.8 in 100% of decks
Plains

4.5 in 100% of decks
Sensei's Divining Top

1.0 in 100% of decks
Windswept Heath

1.0 in 100% of decks
Swiftfoot Boots

1.0 in 100% of decks
Exquisite Blood

1.0 in 100% of decks
Kambal, Consul of Allocation

1.0 in 100% of decks
Command Tower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sanguine Bond

1.0 in 100% of decks
Godless Shrine

1.0 in 100% of decks
Polluted Delta

1.0 in 100% of decks
Aetherflux Reservoir

1.0 in 100% of decks
Marsh Flats

1.0 in 100% of decks
Blind Obedience

1.0 in 100% of decks
Teferi's Protection

1.0 in 100% of decks
Anguished Unmaking

1.0 in 100% of decks
Toxic Deluge

1.0 in 100% of decks
Enlightened Tutor

1.0 in 100% of decks
Necropotence

1.0 in 100% of decks
Swords to Plowshares

1.0 in 100% of decks
Demonic Tutor

1.0 in 100% of decks
Gray Merchant of Asphodel

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

1.0 in 100% of decks
Lightning Greaves

1.0 in 100% of decks
Vampiric Tutor

1.0 in 100% of decks
Scrubland

1.0 in 100% of decks
Smothering Tithe

1.0 in 100% of decks
Talisman of Hierarchy

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Vault of Champions

1.0 in 100% of decks
The One Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sorin of House Markov

1.0 in 100% of decks
Quietus Spike

1.0 in 75% of decks
Ad Nauseam

1.0 in 75% of decks
Torment of Hailfire

1.0 in 75% of decks
Reliquary Tower

1.0 in 75% of decks
Verdant Catacombs

1.0 in 75% of decks
Suture Priest

1.0 in 75% of decks
Gemstone Caverns

1.0 in 75% of decks
Flooded Strand

1.0 in 75% of decks
Authority of the Consuls

1.0 in 75% of decks
Arid Mesa

1.0 in 75% of decks
Mana Confluence

1.0 in 75% of decks
Mox Opal

1.0 in 75% of decks
Sorin Markov

1.0 in 75% of decks
Bloodstained Mire

1.0 in 75% of decks
Mox Diamond

1.0 in 75% of decks
City of Traitors

1.0 in 75% of decks
Dark Confidant

1.0 in 75% of decks
Imperial Seal

1.0 in 75% of decks
Cavern of Souls

1.0 in 75% of decks
Mana Vault

1.0 in 75% of decks
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale

1.0 in 75% of decks
Greed

1.0 in 75% of decks
Lotus Petal

1.0 in 75% of decks
Path to Exile

1.0 in 75% of decks
Ancient Tomb

1.0 in 75% of decks
Serra's Sanctum

1.0 in 75% of decks
Whip of Erebos

1.0 in 75% of decks
Chrome Mox

1.0 in 75% of decks
Cabal Coffers

1.0 in 75% of decks
Armageddon

1.0 in 75% of decks
Jet Medallion

1.0 in 75% of decks
Scytheclaw

1.0 in 75% of decks
Dark Ritual

1.0 in 75% of decks
Winter Orb

1.0 in 75% of decks
Ravages of War

1.0 in 75% of decks
Strip Mine

1.0 in 75% of decks
Phyrexian Arena

1.0 in 75% of decks
Vindicate

1.0 in 75% of decks
Bolas's Citadel

1.0 in 75% of decks
Prismatic Vista

1.0 in 75% of decks
Generous Gift

1.0 in 75% of decks
Flawless Maneuver

1.0 in 75% of decks
Deadly Rollick

1.0 in 75% of decks
Scourge of the Skyclaves

1.0 in 75% of decks
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk

1.0 in 75% of decks

Combos

25328

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7104

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (1)

9631

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

38602

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

18944

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

5773

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (0)

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.