Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Expensive 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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Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Prophet
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Damn
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Animation Module
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
The Masamune
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Gift of Immortality
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
22%synergy
March of the Canonized
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Legion's Landing
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Bitterblossom
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Chorale of the Void
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Greater Auramancy
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
6%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion104 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion101 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion96 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy