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Elenda, the Dusk Rose

Elenda, the Dusk Rose

Legendary Creature — Vampire Knight1/1$6.14

Lifelink Whenever another creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Elenda. When Elenda dies, create X 1/1 white Vampire creature tokens with lifelink, where X is Elenda's power.

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Combos 11

  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite creature tokens

    Mana needed: 1,819 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {C}{C}. Elenda dies, triggering its second ability and Nim Deathmantle. Resolve the Elenda trigger, creating at least one 1/1 Vampire creature token. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, causing you to pay {4} to return Elenda from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a Vampire token, adding {C}{C}. The Vampire dies, triggering Elenda's first ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Elenda. Repeat.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Phyrexian Altar + Blade of the Bloodchief

    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite commander casts
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 1,671 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Elenda's power is at least 4 plus its commander tax.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W/B}. Choose to return Elenda from your graveyard to the command zone. When Elenda dies, it triggers, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to its power. Cast Elenda from the command zone by paying {2}{W}{B} plus commander tax, if applicable. Activate Blade of the Bloodchief's equip ability by paying {1}, attaching it to Elenda. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire token, adding {W/B}. When the Vampire dies, Elenda and Blade of the Bloodchief trigger, putting three +1/+1 counters on Elenda. Repeat from step 6 for each Vampire token. Repeat from step 1.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Animation Module + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    1,247 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control at least one other creature.

    Steps

    Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}. Elenda triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token. Repeat.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Nim Deathmantle + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite creature tokens

    1,088 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Nim Deathmantle attached to Elenda. Elenda has at least one +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {1}. Elenda dies, triggering itself and Nim Deathmantle. Resolve the Elenda trigger, creating at least four 1/1 Vampire creature tokens. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing three Vampire tokens, adding {3}. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, paying {4} to return Elenda to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire token, adding {1}. Elenda triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {1}. Elenda dies, triggering itself and Nim Deathmantle. Resolve the Elenda trigger, creating at least four 1/1 Vampire creature tokens. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing two Vampire tokens, adding {2}. Repeat from step 5.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Felisa, Fang of Silverquill + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite commander casts
    • Infinite creature tokens

    Mana needed: 584 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Elenda has at least three +1/+1 counters on it, plus an additional +1/+1 counter for each time you've cast Elenda from the command zone this game.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W/B}. Choose to return Elenda to the command zone from your graveyard. Elenda dies, triggering its second ability and Felisa. Resolve the Elenda trigger, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to Elenda's power. Resolve the Felisa trigger, creating a number of 2/1 Inkling creature tokens equal to the number of counters on Elenda. Cast Elenda from the command zone by paying {2}{W}{B} and commander tax, if applicable. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire or an Inkling, adding {W/B}. The Vampire or Inkling dies, triggering Elenda's first ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat from step 7 for each remaining Vampire or Inkling. Repeat from step 1.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite commander casts

    196 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Elenda has power equal to or greater than 2 plus the number of times you've cast Elenda from the command zone this game.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W}. Choose to return Elenda to the command zone from your graveyard. When Elenda dies, its second ability triggers, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to three times Elenda's power. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire, adding {B}. Repeat step 4 until you have enough mana to cast Elenda. Cast Elenda from the command zone by paying {2}{W}{B} plus commander tax, if applicable. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire token, adding {B}. When the Vampire dies, Elenda's first ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat from step 7 for each remaining Vampire token. Repeat from step 1.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Haakon, Stromgald Scourge + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite creature tokens

    Mana needed: 176 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Elenda has a power of three or greater.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W/B}. When Elenda dies, its second ability triggers, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to Elenda's power. Cast Elenda from your graveyard by paying {2}{W}{B}. Activate Phyrexian Altar three times by sacrificing three Vampires, adding {2}{W/B}. When the Vampires die, Elenda's first ability triggers three times, putting three +1/+1 counters on it. Repeat.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Phyrexian Altar + Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery

    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite commander casts
    • Infinitely large creatures you control until end of turn

    62 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    The number of creatures you control is equal to or greater than 5 plus Elenda's commander tax.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W}. Choose to return Elenda from your graveyard to the command zone. When Elenda dies, it triggers, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to its power. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire, adding {B}. Repeat step 4 until you have enough mana to cast Elenda. Cast Elenda from the command zone by paying {2}{W}{B} plus commander tax, if applicable. Repeat.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Dino DNA + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature token

    Mana needed: 18 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Dino DNA by paying {6}, creating a token copy of Elenda that is a 6/6 Dinosaur. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {C}{C}. When Elenda dies, it triggers, creating six 1/1 Vampire creature tokens. Activate Ashnod's Altar twice by sacrificing two Vampires, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}. Repeat.

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  • Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Dino DNA + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature token

    Mana needed: 13 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Dino DNA by paying {6}, creating a token copy of Elenda that is a 6/6 Dinosaur. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {1} When Elenda dies, it triggers, creating six 1/1 Vampire creature tokens. Activate Phyrexian Altar five times by sacrificing five Vampires, adding {5}. Repeat.

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Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Ghave, Guru of SporesGhave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  2. Bartolomé del PresidioBartolomé del Presidio sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  3. Ayli, Eternal PilgrimAyli, Eternal Pilgrim sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  4. Denethor, Ruling StewardDenethor, Ruling Steward sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  5. Shilgengar, Sire of FamineShilgengar, Sire of Famine sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  6. Zahur, Glory's PastZahur, Glory's Past sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  7. Vish Kal, Blood ArbiterVish Kal, Blood Arbiter sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  8. Edgar, Ancient BloodlordEdgar, Ancient Bloodlord sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  9. Ghost Council of OrzhovaGhost Council of Orzhova sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
  10. Elder Arthur MaxsonElder Arthur Maxson sacrifices your creatures, which Elenda, the Dusk Rose can use because it rewards your creatures dying.

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