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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sandbender Scavengers
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
77%inclusion849 decks1.10K decks
70%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
69%inclusion763 decks1.10K decks
64%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion790 decks1.10K decks
59%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
62%inclusion680 decks1.10K decks
56%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
60%inclusion663 decks1.10K decks
54%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
59%inclusion646 decks1.10K decks
53%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion864 decks1.10K decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion913 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
55%inclusion605 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
59%inclusion649 decks1.10K decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Welcoming Vampire
64%inclusion700 decks1.10K decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion692 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion685 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion660 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
60%inclusion655 decks1.10K decks
42%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion639 decks1.10K decks
37%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion635 decks1.10K decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion614 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion594 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion587 decks1.10K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion206 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
53%inclusion580 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Twilight Prophet
48%inclusion522 decks1.10K decks
37%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
47%inclusion520 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
45%inclusion492 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion479 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion428 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
39%inclusion425 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion422 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
37%inclusion411 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion380 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion354 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
30%inclusion325 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
29%inclusion320 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion288 decks989 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion319 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion113 decks389 decks
19%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion305 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion293 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
27%inclusion101 decks381 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion283 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
25%inclusion274 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Redemption Choir
25%inclusion272 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion267 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
24%inclusion265 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
23%inclusion258 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion232 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion173 decks845 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion219 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion211 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
19%inclusion207 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion71 decks383 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion203 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
17%inclusion191 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion180 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion153 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion120 decks844 decks
9%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Indulging Patrician
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion71 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
49%inclusion543 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion418 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion390 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
31%inclusion343 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion268 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion247 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion229 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Utter End
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion202 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion132 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion110 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion67 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
47%inclusion516 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
45%inclusion497 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion327 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion323 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
New Blood
28%inclusion311 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion258 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion253 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion230 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion206 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Call to the Feast
15%inclusion168 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion128 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.5%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Fumigate
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Feast of Blood
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion508 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion492 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion332 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion295 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion210 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion197 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion193 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion124 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion121 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Animation Module
8.8%inclusion97 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.3%inclusion20 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
48%inclusion527 decks1.10K decks
41%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion437 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion330 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion317 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion302 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
27%inclusion301 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion277 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
25%inclusion271 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion192 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion180 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
16%inclusion176 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion176 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion62 decks506 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion119 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion68 decks630 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion110 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Cleric Class
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
38%inclusion420 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion606 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion596 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion437 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion228 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion219 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion185 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion129 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion85 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion73 decks645 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion995 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion890 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion687 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion563 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion301 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion272 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion90 decks630 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion1.09K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.08K decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion963 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion807 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion675 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion646 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion611 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion610 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
53%inclusion581 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion542 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
47%inclusion513 decks1.10K decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion421 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion420 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion390 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion349 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion324 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion289 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion289 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion244 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion233 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion201 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion192 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion151 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion137 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion113 decks923 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
12%inclusion128 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion67 decks740 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion99 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.8%inclusion49 decks845 decks
0%synergy