Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Scarblade's Malice
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
76%inclusion714 decks941 decks
69%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
69%inclusion648 decks941 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
73%inclusion687 decks941 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion572 decks941 decks
55%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
59%inclusion559 decks941 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion739 decks941 decks
52%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
57%inclusion541 decks941 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion773 decks941 decks
51%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
64%inclusion598 decks941 decks
49%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
59%inclusion551 decks941 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion584 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion583 decks941 decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion567 decks941 decks
48%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
60%inclusion566 decks941 decks
43%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion550 decks941 decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion544 decks941 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion513 decks941 decks
37%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
54%inclusion507 decks941 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion498 decks941 decks
32%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
53%inclusion495 decks941 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion198 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion169 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion139 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion136 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion104 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.5%inclusion61 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion50 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion495 decks941 decks
42%synergy
Twilight Prophet
47%inclusion444 decks941 decks
37%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
47%inclusion442 decks941 decks
45%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion410 decks941 decks
37%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
43%inclusion409 decks941 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion371 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion355 decks941 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion346 decks941 decks
30%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
37%inclusion344 decks941 decks
31%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion306 decks941 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion300 decks941 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion279 decks941 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion113 decks388 decks
19%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion273 decks941 decks
26%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion269 decks941 decks
25%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion264 decks941 decks
22%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
27%inclusion256 decks941 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion255 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion102 decks380 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion241 decks941 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion227 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
24%inclusion227 decks941 decks
21%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
24%inclusion224 decks941 decks
20%synergy
Redemption Choir
24%inclusion223 decks941 decks
19%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion214 decks941 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion169 decks806 decks
17%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion194 decks941 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
20%inclusion192 decks941 decks
17%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
20%inclusion190 decks941 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
20%inclusion189 decks941 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion182 decks941 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion73 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion174 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion172 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion172 decks941 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion171 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion166 decks941 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion158 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
16%inclusion155 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion150 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion147 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion147 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion142 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
15%inclusion140 decks941 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion135 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion115 decks805 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
14%inclusion130 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion100 decks805 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion454 decks941 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion366 decks941 decks
-10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion343 decks941 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
31%inclusion294 decks941 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion224 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion207 decks941 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion205 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion182 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion169 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion162 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
17%inclusion156 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion124 decks941 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion121 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion120 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion118 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion104 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion91 decks941 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion90 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion88 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion65 decks709 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.0%inclusion85 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Murder
8.8%inclusion83 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
8.6%inclusion81 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion78 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion77 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion63 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.2%inclusion58 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.2%inclusion37 decks709 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
5.2%inclusion49 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion49 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion36 decks709 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
45%inclusion426 decks941 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
44%inclusion412 decks941 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion284 decks941 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion277 decks941 decks
11%synergy
New Blood
28%inclusion260 decks941 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion214 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion213 decks941 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion201 decks941 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion172 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion142 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion140 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion137 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion128 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion48 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion117 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion115 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion96 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion95 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion93 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion89 decks941 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.0%inclusion85 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.7%inclusion82 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion74 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion63 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion63 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion60 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.3%inclusion59 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.0%inclusion56 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.5%inclusion52 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.3%inclusion50 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion48 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
47%inclusion441 decks941 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion425 decks941 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion272 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion257 decks941 decks
25%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
18%inclusion171 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion169 decks941 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion165 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion107 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion107 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion106 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion106 decks941 decks
9%synergy
The Masamune
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
9.2%inclusion87 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion83 decks941 decks
-11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.2%inclusion77 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion70 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.4%inclusion70 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.2%inclusion68 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.5%inclusion61 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.3%inclusion59 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.1%inclusion57 decks941 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
47%inclusion444 decks941 decks
41%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion363 decks941 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion286 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion266 decks941 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion257 decks941 decks
20%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
26%inclusion245 decks941 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion245 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
26%inclusion244 decks941 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion164 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion156 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion154 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
16%inclusion149 decks941 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion130 decks941 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
12%inclusion117 decks941 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion114 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion59 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion65 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion97 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion96 decks941 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion93 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.8%inclusion73 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.3%inclusion69 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion63 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion62 decks941 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion61 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.8%inclusion55 decks941 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
38%inclusion355 decks941 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion135 decks941 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion128 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion63 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.2%inclusion58 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.2%inclusion49 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
54%inclusion511 decks941 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion502 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion367 decks941 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion203 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion196 decks941 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion192 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion157 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion150 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion112 decks941 decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion83 decks709 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion71 decks620 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion93 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion91 decks941 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion90 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.0%inclusion85 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.6%inclusion81 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.8%inclusion64 decks941 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion60 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion55 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion50 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion48 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion850 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion762 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion579 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion484 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion242 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion219 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion113 decks941 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion80 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.8%inclusion55 decks941 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.2%inclusion49 decks941 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion932 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion928 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion825 decks941 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion692 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion578 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion546 decks941 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion522 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion520 decks941 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion501 decks941 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion469 decks941 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
45%inclusion428 decks941 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion368 decks941 decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
37%inclusion351 decks941 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion325 decks941 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion302 decks941 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion260 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion258 decks941 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion253 decks941 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion246 decks941 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion205 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion196 decks941 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion175 decks941 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion166 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion162 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion147 decks941 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion146 decks941 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion124 decks941 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion115 decks878 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion123 decks941 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion101 decks941 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion99 decks941 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion65 decks709 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion80 decks941 decks
-6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.2%inclusion77 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion76 decks941 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion62 decks941 decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.0%inclusion48 decks806 decks
0%synergy