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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
68%inclusion130 decks192 decks
62%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion124 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Teysa Karlov
70%inclusion134 decks192 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion131 decks192 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
78%inclusion149 decks192 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion124 decks192 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion131 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
52%inclusion100 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion132 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion97 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion96 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion77 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion85 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Captivating Vampire
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Patron of the Vein
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion81 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion71 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Animation Module
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
The Masamune
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Immortality
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
16%synergy
March of the Canonized
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Fallen Ideal
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion92 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion76 decks192 decks
6%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion184 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion157 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion116 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion115 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion191 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion189 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion180 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion123 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion113 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion96 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion80 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion79 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion79 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-6%synergy