Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Optimized 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Cordial Vampire
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Gift of Immortality
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
45%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ophiomancer
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Knight
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Grim Haruspex
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Vona's Hunger
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Animation Module
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Masamune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Blasting Station
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lifeline
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Bitterblossom
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
36%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Light of Promise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Cleric Class
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
20%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Arid Archway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy