Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reaping Willow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Necromancy
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Murderous Redcap
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Putrid Goblin
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Anger
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lesser Masticore
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Restless Apparition
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bloodghast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Vile Entomber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Saw in Half
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron Haze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Persist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Unburial Rites
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snort
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blasting Station
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Down
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Coin of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Buster Sword
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Currency Converter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Vigil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Knights' Charge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Cause
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Plateau
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Savai Triome
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy