Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Sandbender Scavengers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
0%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
70%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion74 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion87 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion87 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
52%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
81%inclusion88 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Teysa Karlov
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Ashnod's Altar
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Gift of Immortality
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Bloodghast
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Dusk
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Vona's Hunger
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Szat's Will
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
34%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Animation Module
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Legion's Landing
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Fallen Ideal
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
8%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion93 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion108 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion108 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion103 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-9%synergy