Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Teysa Karlov
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Cordial Vampire
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Gift of Immortality
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Captivating Vampire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ocelot Pride
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vona's Hunger
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Damn
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Animation Module
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Ghost Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lifeline
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Oath of Lieges
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
15%synergy
High Market
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy