Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - 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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Bloodline Bidding
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.9%inclusion5 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
3.7%inclusion3 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Kinbinding
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
75%inclusion648 decks863 decks
68%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
68%inclusion587 decks863 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion624 decks863 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
59%inclusion506 decks863 decks
53%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
58%inclusion498 decks863 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77%inclusion668 decks863 decks
52%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
55%inclusion478 decks863 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
81%inclusion700 decks863 decks
50%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
58%inclusion499 decks863 decks
48%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
53%inclusion456 decks863 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion539 decks863 decks
41%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
62%inclusion536 decks863 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion526 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Teysa Karlov
59%inclusion509 decks863 decks
43%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
59%inclusion507 decks863 decks
47%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
59%inclusion507 decks863 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion490 decks863 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion459 decks863 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion456 decks863 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
52%inclusion449 decks863 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion177 decks863 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion154 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion124 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion121 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion96 decks863 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion55 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion46 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
52%inclusion447 decks863 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion395 decks863 decks
36%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
45%inclusion392 decks863 decks
43%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
43%inclusion372 decks863 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
43%inclusion370 decks863 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion342 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion312 decks863 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion307 decks863 decks
30%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
35%inclusion301 decks863 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion275 decks863 decks
17%synergy
Patron of the Vein
31%inclusion271 decks863 decks
28%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion255 decks863 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion253 decks863 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion252 decks863 decks
15%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion250 decks863 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion117 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
27%inclusion235 decks863 decks
25%synergy
Bloodghast
27%inclusion231 decks863 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion107 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion221 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion212 decks863 decks
18%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
24%inclusion206 decks863 decks
20%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
24%inclusion203 decks863 decks
20%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion195 decks863 decks
17%synergy
Redemption Choir
22%inclusion193 decks863 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion170 decks833 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion174 decks863 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion173 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
20%inclusion172 decks863 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
19%inclusion167 decks863 decks
16%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion165 decks863 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion162 decks863 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion74 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion154 decks863 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion153 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion148 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion148 decks863 decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion140 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion136 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion135 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion134 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion133 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion132 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion129 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
14%inclusion121 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion116 decks832 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion76 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
13%inclusion115 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion112 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
47%inclusion406 decks863 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion330 decks863 decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion308 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
32%inclusion272 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion214 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion201 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion193 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion157 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion156 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion149 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
16%inclusion139 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion111 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion108 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion108 decks863 decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion107 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion104 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion87 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion85 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion83 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion83 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion69 decks737 decks
-3%synergy
Murder
9.0%inclusion78 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
9.0%inclusion78 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion74 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion68 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.0%inclusion60 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion51 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion379 decks863 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
43%inclusion372 decks863 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion275 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion247 decks863 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
26%inclusion226 decks863 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion196 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion193 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
20%inclusion175 decks863 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion159 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion129 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion126 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion124 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion123 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion108 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion103 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion85 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion85 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion83 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion79 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion76 decks863 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.1%inclusion70 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion68 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
6.6%inclusion57 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion55 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.8%inclusion50 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.7%inclusion49 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.4%inclusion47 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion44 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion401 decks863 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion391 decks863 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion247 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion236 decks863 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion153 decks863 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion152 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
18%inclusion152 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion94 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion93 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion92 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion90 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion76 decks863 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion73 decks863 decks
-11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.0%inclusion69 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion65 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.1%inclusion61 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion58 decks863 decks
-2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.1%inclusion53 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.8%inclusion50 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
46%inclusion396 decks863 decks
40%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
38%inclusion328 decks863 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion278 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion243 decks863 decks
20%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion235 decks863 decks
24%synergy
Gift of Immortality
27%inclusion229 decks863 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion222 decks863 decks
-4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
26%inclusion221 decks863 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion153 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion144 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion143 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
16%inclusion134 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion115 decks863 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion108 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion61 decks521 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
12%inclusion100 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion68 decks633 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion90 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion87 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.2%inclusion79 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.0%inclusion69 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.8%inclusion67 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion60 decks863 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion56 decks863 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.4%inclusion55 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
5.1%inclusion44 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
37%inclusion318 decks863 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion129 decks863 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion114 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.8%inclusion59 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion58 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.4%inclusion47 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion468 decks863 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion455 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion336 decks863 decks
19%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion196 decks863 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion184 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion175 decks863 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion143 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion135 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion109 decks863 decks
-8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion85 decks737 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion71 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion89 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion87 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion85 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion83 decks863 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion72 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.2%inclusion62 decks863 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.7%inclusion49 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion46 decks863 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.1%inclusion44 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion776 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion700 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion527 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion429 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion220 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion201 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion86 decks633 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion102 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion69 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion49 decks863 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion855 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion852 decks863 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion760 decks863 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion632 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion531 decks863 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion494 decks863 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion484 decks863 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion478 decks863 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion447 decks863 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion433 decks863 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
45%inclusion387 decks863 decks
39%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion341 decks863 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
36%inclusion308 decks863 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion285 decks863 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion274 decks863 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion249 decks863 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion241 decks863 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion236 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion230 decks863 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion194 decks863 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion177 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion172 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion154 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion149 decks863 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion135 decks863 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion133 decks863 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion124 decks863 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion117 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion108 decks863 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion98 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion89 decks863 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion69 decks737 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.9%inclusion77 decks863 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion74 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion72 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion54 decks863 decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.2%inclusion52 decks833 decks
1%synergy