Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Grave Venerations
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gathering Stone
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
70%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ashnod's Altar
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
57%inclusion68 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Prophet
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Champion of Dusk
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Vein
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Undying Malice
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Szat's Will
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
3%synergy
New Blood
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Animation Module
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Spawning Pit
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Gift of Immortality
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Landing
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ideal
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Pure Reflection
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
31%synergy
High Market
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion102 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion120 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion115 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion104 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy