Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized

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
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Blade of the Bloodchief
66%inclusion157 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Cordial Vampire
65%inclusion153 decks237 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
68%inclusion161 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion158 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
73%inclusion173 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
76%inclusion180 decks237 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion154 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
52%inclusion124 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion156 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
49%inclusion115 decks237 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion163 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
46%inclusion109 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion107 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
45%inclusion106 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion104 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion84 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion84 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion74 decks236 decks
22%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Ophiomancer
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Corpse Knight
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Champion of Dusk
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Patron of the Vein
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion30 decks235 decks
9%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
34%inclusion81 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Animation Module
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion102 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Gift of Immortality
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion78 decks237 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
16%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion117 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
10%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion223 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion193 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion137 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion136 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion235 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion233 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion221 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion173 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion158 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion149 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion136 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion114 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion113 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion109 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion102 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion60 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-1%synergy