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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Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
64%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
62%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Blood Artist
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion88 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Captivating Vampire
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Prophet
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-20%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Animation Module
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
The Masamune
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Gift of Immortality
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
22%synergy
March of the Canonized
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Legion's Landing
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Chorale of the Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Greater Auramancy
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
5%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion104 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion104 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy