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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Grave Venerations
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.1%inclusion3 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
76%inclusion696 decks920 decks
68%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
69%inclusion631 decks920 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion667 decks920 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
60%inclusion555 decks920 decks
55%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
59%inclusion546 decks920 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion722 decks920 decks
53%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
57%inclusion524 decks920 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion752 decks920 decks
50%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
58%inclusion538 decks920 decks
49%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
63%inclusion581 decks920 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion573 decks920 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion570 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
61%inclusion559 decks920 decks
43%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion551 decks920 decks
48%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion536 decks920 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion530 decks920 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion496 decks920 decks
37%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
53%inclusion491 decks920 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion487 decks920 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion483 decks920 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion195 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion162 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion136 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion132 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion100 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion59 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion50 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
52%inclusion477 decks920 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion431 decks920 decks
37%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
47%inclusion428 decks920 decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
43%inclusion399 decks920 decks
37%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
43%inclusion396 decks920 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion363 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Champion of Dusk
37%inclusion343 decks920 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion331 decks920 decks
30%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
36%inclusion331 decks920 decks
30%synergy
Patron of the Vein
32%inclusion295 decks920 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion288 decks920 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion116 decks395 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion270 decks920 decks
26%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion267 decks920 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
28%inclusion262 decks920 decks
26%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion256 decks920 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion252 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
27%inclusion250 decks920 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion104 decks387 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion233 decks920 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion228 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
24%inclusion218 decks920 decks
20%synergy
Redemption Choir
24%inclusion218 decks920 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
23%inclusion215 decks920 decks
19%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion211 decks920 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion169 decks813 decks
17%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
20%inclusion186 decks920 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
20%inclusion185 decks920 decks
17%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
20%inclusion185 decks920 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
20%inclusion184 decks920 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion179 decks920 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion174 decks920 decks
3%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion72 decks389 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion165 decks920 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion164 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion164 decks920 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion161 decks920 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion154 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
17%inclusion152 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion148 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion148 decks920 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion141 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion140 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion135 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
14%inclusion132 decks920 decks
11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion116 decks812 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
14%inclusion131 decks920 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion71 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion101 decks812 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion440 decks920 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion358 decks920 decks
-10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion330 decks920 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
31%inclusion286 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion220 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion205 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion201 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion173 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion164 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion158 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
16%inclusion150 decks920 decks
13%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion119 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion118 decks920 decks
-11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion116 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion112 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion105 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion91 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion89 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.5%inclusion87 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion65 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.0%inclusion83 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion80 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
8.7%inclusion80 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion76 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion72 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion61 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.4%inclusion59 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion50 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
5.2%inclusion48 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
45%inclusion414 decks920 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
43%inclusion400 decks920 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion276 decks920 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion268 decks920 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
27%inclusion251 decks920 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion206 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion204 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
22%inclusion202 decks920 decks
18%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion168 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion140 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion138 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion134 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion127 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion116 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion113 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion47 decks387 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion93 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion91 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion91 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.0%inclusion83 decks920 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
9.0%inclusion83 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.7%inclusion80 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion71 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion62 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion61 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
6.3%inclusion58 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion57 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.0%inclusion55 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.5%inclusion51 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.3%inclusion49 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
47%inclusion435 decks920 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion414 decks920 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion265 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
28%inclusion253 decks920 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion168 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
18%inclusion167 decks920 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion161 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion106 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion102 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion102 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion101 decks920 decks
9%synergy
The Masamune
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Animation Module
9.3%inclusion86 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion81 decks920 decks
-11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.2%inclusion75 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.5%inclusion69 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion68 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion65 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.6%inclusion61 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.3%inclusion58 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion57 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.0%inclusion46 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
47%inclusion431 decks920 decks
41%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
38%inclusion353 decks920 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion285 decks920 decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion261 decks920 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion255 decks920 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Immortality
26%inclusion240 decks920 decks
20%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
26%inclusion235 decks920 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion233 decks920 decks
-4%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion163 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion154 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion152 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
16%inclusion145 decks920 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion131 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
12%inclusion113 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion112 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion65 decks612 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion93 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion92 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion92 decks920 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.9%inclusion73 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.3%inclusion67 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion61 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.6%inclusion61 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion60 decks920 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.0%inclusion55 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Cleric Class
5.0%inclusion46 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
38%inclusion347 decks920 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion133 decks920 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion125 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion62 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.3%inclusion58 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.2%inclusion48 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion494 decks920 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion486 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion354 decks920 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion198 decks920 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion190 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion187 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion153 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion145 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion110 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion72 decks627 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion82 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion92 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion89 decks920 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion88 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.2%inclusion85 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.6%inclusion79 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.8%inclusion63 decks920 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion58 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion53 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion50 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.1%inclusion47 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion831 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion743 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion569 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion470 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion235 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion214 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion84 decks612 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion108 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion76 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.8%inclusion53 decks920 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.1%inclusion47 decks920 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion911 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion907 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion805 decks920 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion675 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion563 decks920 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion534 decks920 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion511 decks920 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion509 decks920 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion486 decks920 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion459 decks920 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
45%inclusion415 decks920 decks
39%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion361 decks920 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion338 decks920 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
34%inclusion312 decks920 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion299 decks920 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion255 decks920 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion251 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion246 decks920 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion240 decks920 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion205 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion191 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion172 decks920 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion164 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion158 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion146 decks920 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion145 decks920 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion122 decks920 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion121 decks920 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion116 decks885 decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion102 decks920 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion96 decks920 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion65 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion78 decks920 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion78 decks920 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion76 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion60 decks920 decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.9%inclusion48 decks813 decks
0%synergy