Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Grave Venerations
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Cordial Vampire
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Blood Artist
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Village Rites
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Twilight Prophet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Champion of Dusk
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Bloodghast
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Choir
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Vona's Hunger
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Vindicate
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Animation Module
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Immortality
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Wedding Announcement
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pure Reflection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
14%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Silence
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy