Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive Vampires

Background image for How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
Sikora
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
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
89%inclusion126 decks142 decks
81%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
80%inclusion114 decks142 decks
74%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
86%inclusion122 decks142 decks
74%synergy
The Ozolith
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion103 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion123 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
68%inclusion97 decks142 decks
58%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
77%inclusion109 decks142 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
89%inclusion127 decks142 decks
57%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
63%inclusion90 decks142 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion108 decks142 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion108 decks142 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion105 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
73%inclusion103 decks142 decks
55%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion101 decks142 decks
56%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion91 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion89 decks142 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
62%inclusion88 decks142 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion80 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion73 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion56 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Indulgent Aristocrat
57%inclusion81 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
53%inclusion75 decks142 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion75 decks142 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
52%inclusion74 decks142 decks
50%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
52%inclusion74 decks142 decks
46%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
49%inclusion70 decks142 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
37%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion56 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion56 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
39%inclusion56 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion53 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion38 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Patron of the Vein
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion77 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion68 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion40 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Inkshield
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Intervention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
39%synergy
Animation Module
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
51%inclusion72 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion72 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Gift of Immortality
46%inclusion66 decks142 decks
41%synergy
March of the Canonized
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
37%inclusion53 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 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
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
28%inclusion40 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion97 decks142 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion87 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion83 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion72 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
16%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion38 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion35 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion21 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion19 decks142 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
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion136 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion126 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion84 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion82 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion141 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion140 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion137 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion129 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion119 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion110 decks142 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion100 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion97 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
64%inclusion91 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion85 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion84 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
49%inclusion69 decks142 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion59 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-19%synergy