Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized 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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Kinbinding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Cordial Vampire
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Gift of Immortality
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Captivating Vampire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bartolomé del Presidio
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Corpse Knight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Dusk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Despark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Nasty End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Severed Strands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Humiliate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Animation Module
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
The Masamune
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Neglected Manor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy