Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
89%inclusion96 decks108 decks
87%synergy
Murderous Redcap
91%inclusion98 decks108 decks
87%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
83%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
81%inclusion87 decks108 decks
73%synergy
Altar of Dementia
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion91 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
54%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
55%synergy
Blasting Station
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Mayhem Devil
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Restless Apparition
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Skirk Prospector
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Pyroblast
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Culling the Weak
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
22%synergy
First Day of Class
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Unearth
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Buried Alive
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Lively Dirge
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Flicker
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Helping Hand
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Recommission
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Grinding Station
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Defense Grid
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Dead
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Thran Vigil
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Static Prison
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
11%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion97 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion85 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
61%inclusion66 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
-30%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
8%synergy