Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - +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
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Reaping Willow
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
82%inclusion281 decks343 decks
65%synergy
Murderous Redcap
58%inclusion198 decks343 decks
54%synergy
Putrid Goblin
54%inclusion185 decks343 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
59%inclusion203 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Lesser Masticore
50%inclusion170 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Ephemerate
52%inclusion178 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion188 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion186 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Cloudshift
45%inclusion153 decks343 decks
41%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
41%inclusion140 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion211 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion150 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
43%inclusion147 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
43%inclusion147 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
42%inclusion143 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion136 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Anger
37%inclusion126 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
37%inclusion127 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion125 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion113 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion109 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion108 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion87 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion113 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion111 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion95 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion92 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
15%synergy
The Warring Triad
24%inclusion71 decks299 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
23%inclusion69 decks299 decks
19%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
22%inclusion67 decks299 decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
22%inclusion66 decks299 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
14%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
14%inclusion42 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
13%inclusion39 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
12%inclusion36 decks299 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion120 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion117 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion48 decks299 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Soul Partition
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
7%synergy
First Day of Class
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Demand Answers
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion119 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion112 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Stitch Together
31%inclusion106 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion104 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion44 decks299 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion33 decks299 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion112 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion50 decks299 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
9%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
8.4%inclusion25 decks299 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
-26%synergy
Defense Grid
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.0%inclusion15 decks299 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
35%inclusion119 decks343 decks
32%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion15 decks286 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion314 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion309 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion212 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion187 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion163 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion139 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion327 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion298 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion295 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion289 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion216 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion214 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion213 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion194 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion183 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion172 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion171 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion167 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion166 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion162 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion158 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion150 decks343 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion124 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion124 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion120 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion116 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
31%inclusion108 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion106 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion104 decks343 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion94 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
10%synergy