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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Blood Artist
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
60%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion92 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Champion of Dusk
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Choir
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Animation Module
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
2%synergy
The Masamune
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Gift of Immortality
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
22%synergy
March of the Canonized
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Legion's Landing
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Chorale of the Void
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Greater Auramancy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
4%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion97 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion107 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
85%inclusion93 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Voldaren Estate
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy