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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Oft-Nabbed Goat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Cordial Vampire
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Bloodghast
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Patron of the Vein
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Indulging Patrician
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Redemption Choir
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Undying Malice
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Feign Death
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Vindicate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Animation Module
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Gift of Immortality
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Legion's Landing
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fallen Ideal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Necrosynthesis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Cause
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
12%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Fetid Heath
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy