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Elenda, the Dusk Rose
Price tag $2.02

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

#346 Current Rank
#314 Last Week
#361 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.

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+2% Synergy $0.88
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+2% Synergy $17.91
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+1% Synergy $0.90
Winnowing Winnowing
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $24.16

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
+65% Synergy $2.21
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+61% Synergy $0.51
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+51% Synergy $2.14
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+48% Synergy $1.61
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+46% Synergy $0.36
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+44% Synergy $1.44
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+42% Synergy $0.27
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+42% Synergy $0.11
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+41% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+40% Synergy $12.30
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+38% Synergy $12.39
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+36% Synergy $0.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $4.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.25
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $7.48
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $2.04
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $1.89
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.04
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $21.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $48.00
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+34% Synergy $0.19
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+34% Synergy $0.20
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+33% Synergy $0.21
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+32% Synergy $1.31
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+32% Synergy $0.17
Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
+30% Synergy $0.26
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+28% Synergy $0.28
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+28% Synergy $4.02
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+24% Synergy $2.92
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+23% Synergy $6.79
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $0.85
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+22% Synergy $1.17
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+22% Synergy $0.14
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+21% Synergy $1.69
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+19% Synergy $0.63
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+19% Synergy $1.14
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+18% Synergy $0.13
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+18% Synergy $0.15
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+17% Synergy $0.45
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+17% Synergy $2.77
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+15% Synergy $2.32
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+15% Synergy $0.72
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+13% Synergy $6.77
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+13% Synergy $1.39
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.19
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+12% Synergy $13.13
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+12% Synergy $0.17
Martyr of Dusk Martyr of Dusk
+11% Synergy $0.05
Malakir Bloodwitch Malakir Bloodwitch
+11% Synergy $6.75
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $1.65
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+10% Synergy $3.68
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dusk Legion Sergeant Dusk Legion Sergeant
+10% Synergy $0.13
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+9% Synergy $1.94
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+9% Synergy $33.96
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy $30.36
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.44
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+8% Synergy $0.90
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $46.99
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.17
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.43
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $32.78
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+6% Synergy $1.96
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+6% Synergy $1.90
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.26
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+6% Synergy $0.12
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+4% Synergy $0.13

Instants

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

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+17% Synergy $0.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $8.50
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.10
Feign Death Feign Death
+15% Synergy $1.02
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+13% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.29
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+10% Synergy $6.38
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+9% Synergy $0.95
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.29
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+7% Synergy $1.69
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+7% Synergy $0.08
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.17
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+4% Synergy $1.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $4.24
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.05
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $2.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.86
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.11
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.76
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.08
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $17.09
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.87
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $21.94
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+26% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.48
New Blood New Blood
+12% Synergy $0.16
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $11.12
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.48
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.72
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+7% Synergy $0.08
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.54
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $6.67
Vindicate Vindicate
+6% Synergy $0.72
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.60
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.41
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.45
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.42
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $10.22
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+3% Synergy $4.71
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+2% Synergy $0.32
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.65
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.17
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.32
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.24
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+26% Synergy $2.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $50.14
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+19% Synergy $50.76
Animation Module Animation Module
+14% Synergy $1.87
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+9% Synergy $4.25
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.18
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.43
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.60
The Masamune The Masamune
+5% Synergy $0.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.24
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.94
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+4% Synergy $2.01
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
0% Synergy $8.77
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $4.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+30% Synergy $4.76
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+26% Synergy $0.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+23% Synergy $0.23
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+18% Synergy $0.17
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+18% Synergy $2.07
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+17% Synergy $0.11
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $16.80
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+16% Synergy $0.12
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $26.35
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.21
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $6.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $45.63
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+11% Synergy $15.50
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+8% Synergy $22.51
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $25.37
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+7% Synergy $0.45
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $4.37
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $5.40
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.32
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+4% Synergy $0.13
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $1.17
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+2% Synergy $0.79
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $13.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $3.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $24.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.94
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-6% Synergy $0.98
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-13% Synergy $4.67

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+19% Synergy $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $8.37
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+9% Synergy $4.58
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $29.12
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+2% Synergy $0.70
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $22.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.85
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $3.71
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.64
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $27.86
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $1.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $8.55
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $6.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+24% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+17% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $8.50
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+8% Synergy $0.15
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $42.67
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.66
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.79
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.50
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.14
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.87
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.68
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.37
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $7.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.91
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.17
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.17
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $8.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.77
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $11.81

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