Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Sanctum Seeker
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Cordial Vampire
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Rites
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
34%synergy
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Cruel Celebrant
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Mortify
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Teysa Karlov
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Bishop of the Bloodstained
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Indulging Patrician
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Vein
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Markov Purifier
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodcrazed Paladin
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Binding
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-32%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Undying Malice
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-35%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Craving
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Make a Stand
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bleed Dry
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Moment of Triumph
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Szat's Will
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Harsh Sustenance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Gifts
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pact
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Another Chance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-34%synergy
Zealous Persecution
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Feast
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Queen's Commission
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-22%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Flow
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Feast of Blood
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Macabre Waltz
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gruesome Fate
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Recover
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Bone Shards
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
29%synergy
March of the Canonized
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Fangs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Profane Procession
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Necrosynthesis
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Squire's Devotion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
High Market
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-27%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion89 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion89 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-33%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Campus
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-31%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy