Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive 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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Kinbinding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Charismatic Conqueror
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Captivating Vampire
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Nasty End
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Animation Module
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
The Masamune
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Gift of Immortality
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Greater Auramancy
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Fallen Ideal
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
2%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy