Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded +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
Curious Colossus
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Necromancy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Murderous Redcap
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Lesser Masticore
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dance of the Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Ephemerate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Cloudshift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Putrid Goblin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Despair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Ashen Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mister Negative
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Angel of Destiny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Saw in Half
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Haze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Thrilling Encore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unexplained Absence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
First Day of Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Agadeem's Awakening
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Unburial Rites
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Incarnation Technique
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Abzan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone Splinters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flicker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Against All Odds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Blasting Station
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Immortal Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heroes' Podium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
From the Rubble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blight Mound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Spectator Seating
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Elegant Parlor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy