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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Sandbender Scavengers
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
77%inclusion825 decks1.07K decks
70%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
69%inclusion738 decks1.07K decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion775 decks1.07K decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
62%inclusion657 decks1.07K decks
56%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
60%inclusion637 decks1.07K decks
54%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
58%inclusion622 decks1.07K decks
53%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion836 decks1.07K decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion882 decks1.07K decks
51%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
59%inclusion634 decks1.07K decks
50%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
55%inclusion585 decks1.07K decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Welcoming Vampire
64%inclusion678 decks1.07K decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion672 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion662 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion645 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
60%inclusion638 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion618 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion617 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion596 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion571 decks1.07K decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion568 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion223 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion198 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion155 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion153 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion119 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
53%inclusion563 decks1.07K decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion503 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
47%inclusion502 decks1.07K decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
44%inclusion473 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion466 decks1.07K decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion420 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion410 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion406 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
37%inclusion396 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion366 decks1.07K decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion343 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion317 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion288 decks995 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion308 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion113 decks395 decks
19%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
28%inclusion300 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion297 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion288 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion104 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion275 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
25%inclusion266 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Redemption Choir
25%inclusion262 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion258 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion250 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
23%inclusion250 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion231 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion227 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
21%inclusion225 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
20%inclusion218 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion173 decks851 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion212 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion203 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion202 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
19%inclusion201 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion72 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion188 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion183 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
17%inclusion183 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion175 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion171 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
15%inclusion165 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion154 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion159 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
15%inclusion157 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion122 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion151 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion72 decks561 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion135 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Indulging Patrician
13%inclusion134 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
49%inclusion527 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion411 decks1.07K decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion376 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
32%inclusion338 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion258 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion240 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion223 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Utter End
21%inclusion221 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
17%inclusion178 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion176 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion146 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion142 decks1.07K decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion137 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion132 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion106 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion67 decks746 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.6%inclusion92 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Murder
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
47%inclusion498 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
45%inclusion482 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion321 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion318 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
New Blood
28%inclusion301 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion252 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion250 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion221 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion197 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion163 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion163 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion149 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion143 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion130 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion47 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion127 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.3%inclusion99 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.2%inclusion98 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion95 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion494 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion479 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion323 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion288 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion202 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion192 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion192 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion129 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion127 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion119 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion117 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.5%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
-11%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion94 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.2%inclusion88 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
48%inclusion511 decks1.07K decks
41%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion426 decks1.07K decks
32%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion321 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion307 decks1.07K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion291 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
27%inclusion288 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion267 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
25%inclusion264 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion187 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
16%inclusion173 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion173 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion170 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion146 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion126 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion116 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion67 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion110 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion106 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
38%inclusion407 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion151 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion145 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion588 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion582 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion426 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion231 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion223 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion216 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion179 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion179 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion124 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion84 decks746 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion72 decks651 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion104 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.5%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.5%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion89 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.9%inclusion84 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion967 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion869 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion667 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion545 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion292 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion266 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion90 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion131 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion1.06K decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion936 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion784 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion659 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion624 decks1.07K decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion595 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion593 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion563 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion523 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
46%inclusion493 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion407 decks1.07K decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion404 decks1.07K decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion377 decks1.07K decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion335 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion312 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion283 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion279 decks1.07K decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion277 decks1.07K decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion232 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion222 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion185 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion176 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion161 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion151 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion136 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion114 decks929 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion122 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion105 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion67 decks746 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion95 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion89 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.8%inclusion49 decks851 decks
0%synergy