Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

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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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Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion126 decks143 decks
80%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
80%inclusion114 decks143 decks
74%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
85%inclusion122 decks143 decks
73%synergy
The Ozolith
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion124 decks143 decks
60%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion103 decks143 decks
59%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion98 decks143 decks
59%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
78%inclusion111 decks143 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion128 decks143 decks
58%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
63%inclusion90 decks143 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion115 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
77%inclusion110 decks143 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion108 decks143 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion106 decks143 decks
52%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
72%inclusion103 decks143 decks
54%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
56%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
47%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion92 decks143 decks
48%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
64%inclusion91 decks143 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
63%inclusion90 decks143 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion82 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion81 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion75 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion50 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Indulgent Aristocrat
56%inclusion80 decks143 decks
50%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
53%inclusion76 decks143 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
52%inclusion75 decks143 decks
50%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
52%inclusion74 decks143 decks
49%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
52%inclusion74 decks143 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion72 decks143 decks
46%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion66 decks143 decks
40%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
43%inclusion62 decks143 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion59 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
41%inclusion58 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion56 decks143 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion56 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion49 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion47 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion80 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion76 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion59 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
35%inclusion50 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion47 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Intervention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
41%inclusion59 decks143 decks
38%synergy
Animation Module
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
28%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
51%inclusion73 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion72 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Gift of Immortality
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
41%synergy
March of the Canonized
41%inclusion59 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion58 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
38%inclusion54 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
32%inclusion46 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion98 decks143 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion89 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion84 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion72 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
24%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion137 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion126 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion84 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion82 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion142 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion141 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion138 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion130 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion120 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion112 decks143 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion101 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion97 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
60%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion85 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion84 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
56%inclusion80 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Voldaren Estate
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion65 decks143 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion63 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion59 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion44 decks143 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
-20%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-19%synergy