Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized

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Sikora
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
MTGStocks
Sandbender Scavengers
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
United Front
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion120 decks178 decks
61%synergy
Cordial Vampire
64%inclusion114 decks178 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
71%inclusion126 decks178 decks
55%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
71%inclusion126 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
74%inclusion132 decks178 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
76%inclusion136 decks178 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion123 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
63%inclusion113 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
52%inclusion93 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
51%inclusion90 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion124 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion91 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
48%inclusion86 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion51 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Bloodghast
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Champion of Dusk
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Patron of the Vein
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-17%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Animation Module
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
3%synergy
The Masamune
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Immortality
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
17%synergy
March of the Canonized
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion89 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion79 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
6%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion171 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion147 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion108 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion107 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion177 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion168 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion127 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion103 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion89 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-1%synergy