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Elenda, the Dusk Rose
Price tag $3.73

Legendary CreatureVampire Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#375 Current Rank
#366 Last Week
#300 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elenda, the Dusk Rose.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elenda, the Dusk Rose decks.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+3% Synergy $0.60
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $6.79
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+1% Synergy $0.14
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
0% Synergy $17.98
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
-3% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elenda, the Dusk Rose's abilities and overall game plan.

Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+64% Synergy $1.75
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+61% Synergy $1.05
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+52% Synergy $1.40
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+48% Synergy $0.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+47% Synergy $1.86
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.55
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+42% Synergy $0.26
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+42% Synergy $2.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+41% Synergy $8.10
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+41% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elenda, the Dusk Rose decks.

Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+40% Synergy $0.14
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+37% Synergy $12.08
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+35% Synergy $0.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $4.87
Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.24
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $7.09
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $3.00
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $1.35
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.49
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $59.87
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $16.11
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $52.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elenda, the Dusk Rose's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+34% Synergy $0.23
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+33% Synergy $0.20
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+32% Synergy $0.23
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+31% Synergy $3.41
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+31% Synergy $0.29
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+28% Synergy $2.83
Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
+28% Synergy $0.26
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+27% Synergy $0.27
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+25% Synergy $0.70
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+23% Synergy $2.02
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $0.59
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+22% Synergy $0.13
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+22% Synergy $4.40
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+21% Synergy $1.95
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.88
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+18% Synergy $0.12
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+18% Synergy $0.66
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+17% Synergy $1.27
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+17% Synergy $0.15
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.57
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+15% Synergy $5.31
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+15% Synergy $1.60
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+15% Synergy $1.21
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.16
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+12% Synergy $13.67
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+12% Synergy $2.16
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+11% Synergy $2.40
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+11% Synergy $3.21
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+11% Synergy $3.42
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+10% Synergy $1.95
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $16.98
Martyr of Dusk Martyr of Dusk
+10% Synergy $0.08
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+10% Synergy $0.37
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+9% Synergy $2.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.26
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+9% Synergy $0.23
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dusk Legion Sergeant Dusk Legion Sergeant
+9% Synergy $0.15
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.21
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+8% Synergy $30.94
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.28
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $30.84
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+7% Synergy $1.77
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.31
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.34
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+7% Synergy $0.32
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+6% Synergy $1.81
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elenda, the Dusk Rose safe.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $8.35
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+18% Synergy $0.69
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.13
Feign Death Feign Death
+15% Synergy $0.77
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+13% Synergy $0.59
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.56
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+10% Synergy $4.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+9% Synergy $0.41
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $0.89
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.26
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.13
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.10
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+4% Synergy $3.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.59
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.14
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $1.44
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $1.72
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.76
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.29
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.19
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.90
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.04
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.29
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $17.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.02
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.91
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elenda, the Dusk Rose's game plan and control the board.

Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+25% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.44
New Blood New Blood
+12% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.83
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.56
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.57
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+9% Synergy $0.53
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.14
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.66
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $4.51
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+7% Synergy $0.12
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.55
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.40
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+3% Synergy $0.42
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $8.16
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+3% Synergy $3.96
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.12
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $26.07
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.54
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+25% Synergy $1.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $44.45
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+20% Synergy $57.97
Animation Module Animation Module
+14% Synergy $1.26
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+9% Synergy $3.23
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.18
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+6% Synergy $0.16
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.91
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.24
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $12.24
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+4% Synergy $2.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.27
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $8.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
0% Synergy $4.86
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $3.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elenda, the Dusk Rose's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+31% Synergy $4.60
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+25% Synergy $0.18
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+23% Synergy $0.26
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+19% Synergy $0.15
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+18% Synergy $2.59
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.20
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+16% Synergy $0.17
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $21.86
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $20.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $4.71
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+12% Synergy $45.90
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $3.00
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+11% Synergy $15.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $21.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+7% Synergy $21.30
Black Market Black Market
+7% Synergy $3.70
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+7% Synergy $0.43
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.03
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.87
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+4% Synergy $0.13
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+4% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $0.93
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+2% Synergy $1.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.32
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $2.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $20.79
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.56
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-6% Synergy $0.47
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-13% Synergy $3.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elenda, the Dusk Rose to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+17% Synergy $0.29
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $6.68
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+8% Synergy $4.19
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+3% Synergy $0.74
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $34.00
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $19.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $1.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.52
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $19.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.76
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $1.62
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.71
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $2.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.66
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.53

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $4.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.79
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elenda, the Dusk Rose decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+23% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $8.35
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+16% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.92
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.52
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $26.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $4.95
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.86
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $13.50
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.99
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.49
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.65
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.61
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-3% Synergy $0.39
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.18
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $10.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $13.69

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