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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Emeritus of Woe
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Erode
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion542 decks741 decks
67%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion496 decks741 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion533 decks741 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
56%inclusion418 decks741 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
76%inclusion563 decks741 decks
51%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
56%inclusion416 decks741 decks
51%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
55%inclusion405 decks741 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
79%inclusion584 decks741 decks
49%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
56%inclusion417 decks741 decks
48%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
61%inclusion449 decks741 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion460 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion447 decks741 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion436 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
57%inclusion426 decks741 decks
46%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
57%inclusion426 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion407 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion380 decks741 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
51%inclusion376 decks741 decks
46%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion375 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
50%inclusion372 decks741 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion138 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion138 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion106 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion104 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion83 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.3%inclusion47 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion368 decks741 decks
40%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
45%inclusion330 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion324 decks741 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
42%inclusion313 decks741 decks
36%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
42%inclusion309 decks741 decks
38%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion298 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Champion of Dusk
35%inclusion259 decks741 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
34%inclusion249 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion243 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion230 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion223 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Patron of the Vein
30%inclusion219 decks741 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion216 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion212 decks741 decks
25%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
27%inclusion200 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion122 decks455 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion197 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion116 decks448 decks
22%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
26%inclusion190 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
25%inclusion188 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion170 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
22%inclusion166 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
22%inclusion163 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
21%inclusion159 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion153 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Redemption Choir
20%inclusion149 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion141 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion140 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion137 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
18%inclusion136 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion129 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
17%inclusion126 decks741 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion75 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion120 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion119 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion117 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion117 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
16%inclusion117 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
16%inclusion115 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion109 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion107 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion105 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion105 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion85 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion104 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion101 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
13%inclusion95 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion94 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion89 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
12%inclusion89 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
45%inclusion334 decks741 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion273 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion260 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion244 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion191 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion180 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion161 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion133 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion124 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
16%inclusion121 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion120 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion98 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion93 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion93 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion90 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion88 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion83 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion76 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion63 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion60 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion42 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion311 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
41%inclusion307 decks741 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion244 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion201 decks741 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
24%inclusion178 decks741 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion173 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion162 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
20%inclusion145 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion137 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion112 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion108 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
14%inclusion106 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion102 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion95 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion83 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion49 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion70 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.3%inclusion69 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion63 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.5%inclusion41 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion339 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion336 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion203 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion198 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion131 decks741 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion129 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
16%inclusion122 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion80 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion65 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion64 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
The Masamune
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
43%inclusion318 decks741 decks
37%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
37%inclusion274 decks741 decks
30%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion235 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion198 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion197 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion195 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
26%inclusion193 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
25%inclusion186 decks741 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion130 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion127 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion125 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion105 decks741 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion97 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion97 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion65 decks557 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion78 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
10%inclusion75 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion67 decks668 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion49 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion49 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
35%inclusion258 decks741 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion108 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion96 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.8%inclusion58 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion391 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion377 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion277 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion177 decks741 decks
7%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion172 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion144 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion124 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion114 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion102 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion91 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion77 decks683 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion80 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion76 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion74 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion44 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.8%inclusion43 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion660 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion582 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion437 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion346 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion159 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion157 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion96 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion94 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion737 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion734 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion649 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion541 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion446 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion408 decks741 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion405 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion394 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion370 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion367 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
43%inclusion318 decks741 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion298 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion257 decks741 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion232 decks741 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion228 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion225 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion212 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion210 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion193 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion163 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion150 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion148 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion126 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion124 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion120 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion112 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion112 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion101 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion90 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion84 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion74 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.3%inclusion47 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-17%synergy