Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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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
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Priest of Fell Rites
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Anger
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
50%synergy
The Warring Triad
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sun Titan
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Stitch Together
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Ruinous Ultimatum
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Crackling Doom
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Phoenix Down
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Mog, Moogle Warrior
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Redcap
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Putrid Goblin
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Meteor Golem
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Millikin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Timeline Culler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Lesser Masticore
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Palace Jailer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Knights
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Umaro, Raging Yeti
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Strago and Relm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Setzer, Wandering Gambler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Big Score
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mortify
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Laughing Mad
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Cloudshift
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Espers to Magicite
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fight On!
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Terminate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron Haze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Legions to Ashes
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Snort
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Evil Reawakened
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Helping Hand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Unburial Rites
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Can't Stay Away
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Graveyard Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Coin of Fate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Phantom Train
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Marshal's Anthem
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Knights' Charge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Cleric Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cactus Preserve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Graven Cairns
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Desolate Mire
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Haunted Ridge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Luxury Suite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy