Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
The Ozolith
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Teysa Karlov
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Gift of Immortality
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cordial Vampire
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ocelot Pride
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Utter End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Animation Module
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Land Tax
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Bitterblossom
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Light of Promise
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Attrition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Westvale Abbey
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Isolated Chapel
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Scrubland
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy