Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Upgraded +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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sandbender Scavengers
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
78%synergy
Cordial Vampire
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Gift of Immortality
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Patron of the Vein
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Fatal Push
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Brought Back
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
24%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Animation Module
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fallen Ideal
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Pure Reflection
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
16%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy