Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Reaping Willow
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
80%inclusion592 decks742 decks
63%synergy
Murderous Redcap
57%inclusion424 decks742 decks
54%synergy
Ephemerate
54%inclusion398 decks742 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion415 decks742 decks
48%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
50%inclusion374 decks742 decks
46%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
47%inclusion347 decks742 decks
45%synergy
Putrid Goblin
45%inclusion335 decks742 decks
44%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
51%inclusion376 decks742 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
49%inclusion367 decks742 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
48%inclusion358 decks742 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion496 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion347 decks742 decks
31%synergy
Anger
46%inclusion342 decks742 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
46%inclusion339 decks742 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion338 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
45%inclusion332 decks742 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
44%inclusion325 decks742 decks
33%synergy
Cloudshift
43%inclusion321 decks742 decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion300 decks742 decks
34%synergy
Lesser Masticore
38%inclusion283 decks742 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion123 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion113 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion101 decks742 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion83 decks742 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion79 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion71 decks742 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion64 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion57 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.7%inclusion50 decks742 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion43 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion260 decks742 decks
34%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
32%inclusion240 decks742 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion235 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
32%inclusion235 decks742 decks
31%synergy
Karmic Guide
31%inclusion231 decks742 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
31%inclusion229 decks742 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion226 decks742 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion215 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion214 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion199 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion193 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion144 decks557 decks
23%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
26%inclusion173 decks671 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion191 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion185 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion182 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
24%inclusion161 decks671 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
24%inclusion177 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion172 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion171 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
23%inclusion151 decks671 decks
18%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion145 decks671 decks
17%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
21%inclusion140 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Restless Apparition
21%inclusion155 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion151 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion146 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion143 decks742 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion137 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion139 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion131 decks742 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion121 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion121 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion110 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion108 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion106 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion104 decks742 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
14%inclusion92 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion91 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
13%inclusion100 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion100 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
13%inclusion94 decks704 decks
0%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
13%inclusion88 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion97 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion95 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion86 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion92 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
12%inclusion83 decks671 decks
9%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
12%inclusion81 decks671 decks
7%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion88 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
12%inclusion87 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
32%inclusion237 decks742 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion236 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion228 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion170 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion148 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion143 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion135 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion111 decks671 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion121 decks742 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion119 decks742 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion118 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion118 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion115 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion114 decks742 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron Haze
15%inclusion112 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion112 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion101 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion95 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion92 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion88 decks742 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion81 decks742 decks
-19%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion81 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion79 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion70 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion70 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.3%inclusion69 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion68 decks742 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.0%inclusion67 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.6%inclusion64 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.0%inclusion54 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion57 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.5%inclusion56 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.5%inclusion56 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion55 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.3%inclusion54 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
First Day of Class
7.3%inclusion54 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion53 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion52 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion49 decks742 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.3%inclusion47 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.2%inclusion46 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion44 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion28 decks489 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.4%inclusion40 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion40 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion39 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion38 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Stitch Together
38%inclusion281 decks742 decks
34%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion274 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
31%inclusion227 decks742 decks
28%synergy
Persist
26%inclusion196 decks742 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion189 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion185 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion180 decks742 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion174 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion154 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion142 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion132 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion132 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion99 decks671 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion102 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion94 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion82 decks742 decks
0%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion73 decks671 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion76 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Legions to Ashes
10%inclusion76 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion74 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.2%inclusion68 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.9%inclusion63 decks705 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.2%inclusion61 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.0%inclusion59 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.4%inclusion55 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.6%inclusion49 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion49 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion40 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion40 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion39 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
34%inclusion249 decks742 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion217 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion184 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion170 decks742 decks
-9%synergy
Blasting Station
18%inclusion134 decks742 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion120 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Phoenix Down
15%inclusion99 decks671 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion108 decks742 decks
-20%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion103 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion83 decks742 decks
-18%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion73 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion68 decks742 decks
0%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
9.1%inclusion61 decks671 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.0%inclusion59 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.7%inclusion57 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion46 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.7%inclusion38 decks671 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion230 decks742 decks
28%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion157 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion151 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion109 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion106 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion90 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion88 decks742 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion87 decks742 decks
-7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.9%inclusion66 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.7%inclusion62 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion64 decks742 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion61 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
6.9%inclusion51 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.7%inclusion50 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.3%inclusion39 decks742 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion77 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
27%inclusion202 decks742 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion167 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion164 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion162 decks742 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion147 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion120 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion69 decks742 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion55 decks742 decks
-15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion48 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.6%inclusion37 decks561 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion45 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.7%inclusion42 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion673 decks742 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion661 decks742 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion484 decks742 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion484 decks742 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion396 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion280 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion197 decks742 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion186 decks742 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion155 decks742 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion150 decks742 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion52 decks509 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion73 decks742 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion63 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion45 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion722 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion719 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion713 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion709 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion515 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion464 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
62%inclusion461 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion457 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion443 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion436 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion423 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion415 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion390 decks742 decks
25%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion364 decks742 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion358 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion341 decks742 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion319 decks742 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion318 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion311 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion303 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion299 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion295 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion284 decks742 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion279 decks742 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion272 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion267 decks742 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion260 decks742 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion233 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion226 decks742 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion217 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion196 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion193 decks742 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion185 decks742 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion180 decks742 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion180 decks742 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion173 decks742 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion173 decks742 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion170 decks742 decks
18%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion168 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion161 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion150 decks742 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion145 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion143 decks742 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion137 decks742 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion131 decks742 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion128 decks742 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion121 decks742 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion118 decks742 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion116 decks742 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion106 decks742 decks
10%synergy