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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Blade of the Bloodchief
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
87%synergy
The Ozolith
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Teysa Karlov
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Gift of Immortality
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
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Skullclamp
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Blood Artist
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Cordial Vampire
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ocelot Pride
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hatred
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%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
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%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
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%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
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Animation Module
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%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
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
Ghost Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%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
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Light of Promise
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%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
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
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%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
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%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
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%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
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy