Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Sikora
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
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
South Wind Avatar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Teen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Captivating Vampire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Champion of Dusk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ocelot Pride
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Covetous Elegy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Honor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Animation Module
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Gift of Immortality
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
March of the Canonized
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kinbinding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy