Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Blood Artist
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Teysa Karlov
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Cordial Vampire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Gift of Immortality
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ophiomancer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Corpse Knight
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Doomed Traveler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Inkshield
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vona's Hunger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Animation Module
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Altar of Dementia
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The Masamune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Blasting Station
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lifeline
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Legion's Landing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy