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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The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion84 decks118 decks
63%synergy
Blood Artist
92%inclusion109 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
71%inclusion84 decks118 decks
59%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
57%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
81%inclusion95 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion83 decks118 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Vampire
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Dusk
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Vein
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Nasty End
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Animation Module
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
1%synergy
The Masamune
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Gift of Immortality
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
22%synergy
March of the Canonized
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Chorale of the Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Greater Auramancy
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
25%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion115 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion111 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion87 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy