Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive Core Lifegain

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Fain, the Broker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Carrion Feeder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Corpse Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Redemption Choir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bloodline Culling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fanatical Offering
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hatred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reaping the Graves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-31%synergy
Secure the Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Vona's Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Killing Wave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Season of Loss
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Severed Strands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Shadow Summoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fortunate Few
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harsh Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Culling Dais
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghost Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Tithing Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fallen Ideal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Porphyry Nodes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mortuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Castle Locthwain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Fair Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Barad-dûr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Grey Havens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy