Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
74%synergy
Teysa Karlov
75%inclusion68 decks91 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion74 decks91 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion67 decks91 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
51%synergy
Cordial Vampire
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
51%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
50%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
50%synergy
Gift of Immortality
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion61 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
45%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
41%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Abomination
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Undying Malice
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Body Count
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Szat's Will
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Brought Back
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Hatred
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Season of Loss
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Animation Module
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Spawning Pit
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur II
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-11%synergy
Legion's Landing
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Attrition
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Necrosynthesis
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Rent Is Due
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
23%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion76 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion91 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion91 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion83 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
40%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion70 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion56 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy