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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Scheming Silvertongue
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Erode
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
72%inclusion524 decks723 decks
66%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion484 decks723 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion519 decks723 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
57%inclusion409 decks723 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
76%inclusion546 decks723 decks
51%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
55%inclusion400 decks723 decks
50%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
54%inclusion393 decks723 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
78%inclusion565 decks723 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
56%inclusion402 decks723 decks
47%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
61%inclusion443 decks723 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion443 decks723 decks
41%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion436 decks723 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion426 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion418 decks723 decks
46%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
57%inclusion412 decks723 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion394 decks723 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion366 decks723 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
50%inclusion364 decks723 decks
46%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion363 decks723 decks
35%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
50%inclusion362 decks723 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion134 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion131 decks723 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion106 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion100 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion81 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion46 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion40 decks723 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion40 decks723 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion359 decks723 decks
40%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
45%inclusion323 decks723 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion313 decks723 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
42%inclusion304 decks723 decks
36%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
41%inclusion299 decks723 decks
38%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
40%inclusion287 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Champion of Dusk
34%inclusion248 decks723 decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
34%inclusion244 decks723 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion232 decks723 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion225 decks723 decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion222 decks723 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion212 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Vein
29%inclusion211 decks723 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion209 decks723 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion194 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
27%inclusion193 decks723 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion121 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion118 decks454 decks
22%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
26%inclusion186 decks723 decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
25%inclusion183 decks723 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
22%inclusion162 decks723 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
22%inclusion160 decks723 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion160 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
21%inclusion154 decks723 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion151 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Redemption Choir
20%inclusion145 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
19%inclusion136 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion136 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion133 decks723 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion132 decks723 decks
15%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion125 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
17%inclusion122 decks723 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion76 decks456 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion116 decks723 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion115 decks723 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion113 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
16%inclusion113 decks723 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion112 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion111 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion89 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion106 decks723 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion101 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion101 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion99 decks723 decks
12%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion99 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion96 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion93 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
13%inclusion92 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
12%inclusion89 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion87 decks723 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
46%inclusion330 decks723 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion267 decks723 decks
-13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion251 decks723 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion237 decks723 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion188 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion170 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion159 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion131 decks723 decks
-2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
16%inclusion118 decks723 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion117 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion116 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion96 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion92 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion90 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion85 decks723 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion82 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion82 decks723 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion73 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion73 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion73 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion70 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion70 decks723 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion66 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion62 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion60 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.5%inclusion54 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion43 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion39 decks723 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion39 decks723 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion301 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
41%inclusion300 decks723 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion236 decks723 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion192 decks723 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
24%inclusion171 decks723 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion168 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion155 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
20%inclusion142 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion137 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion107 decks723 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion105 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
14%inclusion102 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion102 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion89 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion81 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion50 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion78 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion71 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion69 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.0%inclusion65 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion63 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.6%inclusion62 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion53 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
7.2%inclusion52 decks723 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion43 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion41 decks723 decks
0%synergy
Queen's Commission
5.7%inclusion41 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion41 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.3%inclusion38 decks723 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.1%inclusion37 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
46%inclusion331 decks723 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion330 decks723 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion201 decks723 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion194 decks723 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion126 decks723 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion125 decks723 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
16%inclusion116 decks723 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion76 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion76 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.3%inclusion67 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
9.3%inclusion67 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.9%inclusion64 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion59 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion57 decks723 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.3%inclusion53 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.3%inclusion53 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.1%inclusion51 decks723 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.9%inclusion43 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.7%inclusion41 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.1%inclusion37 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
43%inclusion310 decks723 decks
37%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
37%inclusion268 decks723 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion227 decks723 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion196 decks723 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion195 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
26%inclusion188 decks723 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Landing
26%inclusion185 decks723 decks
23%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
25%inclusion181 decks723 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion129 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion126 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion118 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion99 decks723 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion97 decks723 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion93 decks723 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion64 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion77 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion76 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
10%inclusion74 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion67 decks674 decks
-0%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion67 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.6%inclusion55 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.3%inclusion53 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion49 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.8%inclusion49 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion49 decks723 decks
-6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion47 decks723 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
35%inclusion254 decks723 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion106 decks723 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion96 decks723 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.9%inclusion57 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.1%inclusion44 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion378 decks723 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion366 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion268 decks723 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion171 decks723 decks
7%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion170 decks723 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion137 decks723 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion122 decks723 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion112 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion98 decks723 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion87 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion76 decks689 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion77 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion76 decks723 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion69 decks723 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion69 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion60 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.9%inclusion50 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion42 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion38 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion37 decks723 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion647 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion570 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion429 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion336 decks723 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion156 decks723 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion143 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion96 decks674 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion92 decks723 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion58 decks723 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion37 decks723 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion720 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion717 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion637 decks723 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion526 decks723 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion433 decks723 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion399 decks723 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
54%inclusion394 decks723 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
54%inclusion388 decks723 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion362 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion357 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
43%inclusion310 decks723 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion290 decks723 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion250 decks723 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
32%inclusion229 decks723 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion219 decks723 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion219 decks723 decks
-12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion210 decks723 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion209 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion188 decks723 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion155 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion148 decks723 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion141 decks723 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion129 decks723 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion118 decks723 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion116 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion43 decks281 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion106 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion103 decks723 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion98 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion86 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion81 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion72 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion70 decks723 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion65 decks723 decks
-5%synergy
Opal Palace
9.0%inclusion65 decks723 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.6%inclusion55 decks723 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.4%inclusion46 decks723 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion43 decks723 decks
-6%synergy