Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Aristocrats

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Nick Price
Jan 14, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Persist Cards in Commander
With Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us new cards with persist let's see which cards featuring the mechanic have sat in the most Commander decks.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Diviner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Slumbering Walker
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
80%inclusion154 decks193 decks
76%synergy
Putrid Goblin
75%inclusion145 decks193 decks
74%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
79%inclusion152 decks193 decks
70%synergy
Lesser Masticore
71%inclusion137 decks193 decks
70%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
70%inclusion135 decks193 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion148 decks193 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
56%inclusion109 decks193 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion125 decks193 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
59%inclusion113 decks193 decks
51%synergy
Altar of Dementia
52%inclusion100 decks193 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion135 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion107 decks193 decks
39%synergy
Cloudshift
51%inclusion99 decks193 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion96 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion89 decks193 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion87 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion86 decks193 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion86 decks193 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion85 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
44%inclusion84 decks193 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion93 decks193 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion86 decks193 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion83 decks193 decks
39%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion74 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion73 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion62 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion61 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion60 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion59 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion80 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Voice of Victory
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion78 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion76 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion74 decks193 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion74 decks193 decks
28%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion71 decks193 decks
34%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
35%inclusion68 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion68 decks193 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion60 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Restless Apparition
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
30%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion56 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion55 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion55 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion55 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion54 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
27%inclusion53 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
20%inclusion39 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
18%inclusion35 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion29 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion27 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Silence
43%inclusion83 decks193 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion79 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion75 decks193 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion68 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Saw in Half
35%inclusion68 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion57 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion52 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
-9%synergy
Burnt Offering
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion35 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
First Day of Class
18%inclusion35 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Haze
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Laughing Mad
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion27 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion26 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion22 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
-6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
-24%synergy
Abrade
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
33%inclusion64 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
31%synergy
Unearth
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
25%inclusion49 decks193 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion46 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Stitch Together
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion42 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion31 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
-24%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion27 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Legions to Ashes
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Snort
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion79 decks193 decks
33%synergy
Blasting Station
39%inclusion75 decks193 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion39 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
-14%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-28%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
35%inclusion67 decks193 decks
32%synergy
Impact Tremors
30%inclusion58 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion20 decks193 decks
-9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Thran Vigil
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.7%inclusion13 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion52 decks193 decks
17%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion179 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion175 decks193 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion127 decks193 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion104 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion97 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion91 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion74 decks193 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion43 decks193 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion41 decks193 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion30 decks193 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion25 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion19 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.8%inclusion17 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion188 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion168 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion161 decks193 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion160 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion133 decks193 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion130 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion127 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion123 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion113 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion108 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion107 decks193 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion90 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion88 decks193 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion88 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion82 decks193 decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
40%inclusion78 decks193 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion75 decks193 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion72 decks193 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion65 decks193 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion65 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion64 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion64 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion63 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion62 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion61 decks193 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion59 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion59 decks193 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion56 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion55 decks193 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion54 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Savai Triome
28%inclusion54 decks193 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion51 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion50 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion48 decks193 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion47 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion46 decks193 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion46 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion40 decks193 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion38 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion36 decks193 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion34 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17%inclusion33 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
7%synergy