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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Realm of Koh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tolls of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Legion Lieutenant
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
56%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
49%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Cordial Vampire
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Dusk
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
35%synergy
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Cruel Celebrant
61%inclusion57 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Village Rites
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Rites
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Mortify
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Patron of the Vein
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bishop of the Bloodstained
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Indulging Patrician
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Redemption Choir
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tithe Drinker
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Binding
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Bloodcrazed Paladin
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Markov Purifier
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Paladin of Atonement
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Timeline Culler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Despark
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Undying Malice
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
-36%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-34%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Moment of Craving
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Moment of Triumph
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Urge to Feed
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Another Chance
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Gifts
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Doom Blade
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Bleed Dry
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Depressurize
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Gravkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Persecution
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-34%synergy
Blood Pact
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Call to the Feast
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Queen's Commission
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Arterial Flow
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-24%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Gruesome Fate
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Macabre Waltz
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Recover
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Barter in Blood
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Lantern
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Skullclamp
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-20%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Hylderblade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Squire's Lightblade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Culling Dais
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Intangible Virtue
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-18%synergy
Profane Procession
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Squire's Devotion
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Necrosynthesis
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Canonized in Blood
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-27%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion93 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion67 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion48 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-21%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
-37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Silverquill Campus
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Fetid Heath
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-31%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy