Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized 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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Kinbinding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Morningtide's Light
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Cordial Vampire
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Gift of Immortality
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Knight
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Champion of Dusk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bloodghast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treacherous Greed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nasty End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Estates
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Severed Strands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Humiliate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Animation Module
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
The Masamune
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
25%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy