Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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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Blade of the Bloodchief
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Champion of Dusk
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Village Rites
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Teysa Karlov
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Bloodghast
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Redemption Choir
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Legion Vanguard
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Fanatical Offering
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Feign Death
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Szat's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Brought Back
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Call to the Feast
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Covetous Elegy
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
By Invitation Only
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Blood for Bones
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Legion's Landing
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Rites
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
29%synergy
March of the Canonized
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Destiny
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Dark Prophecy
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Amazing Alliance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Cleric Class
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Together Forever
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fallen Ideal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
16%synergy
High Market
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy