Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Budget Vampires

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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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Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion103 decks138 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
76%inclusion105 decks138 decks
69%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion96 decks138 decks
64%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
67%inclusion92 decks138 decks
61%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
64%inclusion89 decks138 decks
59%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
59%inclusion82 decks138 decks
57%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
62%inclusion85 decks138 decks
54%synergy
Champion of Dusk
58%inclusion80 decks138 decks
54%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
66%inclusion91 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion104 decks138 decks
49%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
69%inclusion95 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion86 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion85 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
55%inclusion76 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
55%inclusion76 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
54%inclusion74 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Teysa Karlov
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Patron of the Vein
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Redemption Choir
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
0%synergy
High-Society Hunter
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Indulging Patrician
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bloodtracker
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Markov Purifier
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Lightless Evangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Tithe Drinker
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion68 decks138 decks
-15%synergy
Mortify
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Despark
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Undying Malice
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Feign Death
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-25%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Urge to Feed
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Craving
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Feast
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Commission
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Vindicate
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Final Days
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Feast of Blood
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
By Invitation Only
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Ghost Lantern
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
51%inclusion70 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Rites
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Destiny
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Boon
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Profane Procession
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Necrosynthesis
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-24%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Snack
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
0%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion108 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion101 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion95 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion68 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion61 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion137 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion137 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion112 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion84 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion84 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion83 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion83 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion64 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Scoured Barrens
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
-27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Command Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy