Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized +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
Hexing Squelcher
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Emptiness
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
87%synergy
Lesser Masticore
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Putrid Goblin
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Silence
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Ephemerate
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Grand Abolisher
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Carrion Feeder
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Restless Apparition
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
The Warring Triad
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron Haze
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Soul Partition
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
First Day of Class
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Bedevil
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Unearth
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Persist
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Lively Dirge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Unmarked Grave
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Helping Hand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Flicker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Recommission
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Down
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Static Prison
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Solemnity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy