Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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
Stensian Sanguinist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Turbulent Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion163 decks176 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion166 decks176 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion150 decks176 decks
80%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
84%inclusion148 decks176 decks
79%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion152 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion166 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
74%inclusion130 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion132 decks176 decks
70%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion129 decks176 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion161 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
90%inclusion158 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion145 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion143 decks176 decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
78%inclusion137 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion135 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion131 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion125 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
70%inclusion124 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Teysa Karlov
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion118 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Captivating Vampire
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion111 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Redemption Choir
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Legion's Landing
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Ninja Teen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion123 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion120 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
19%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion169 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion163 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion124 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion173 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion173 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion169 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion166 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion157 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion144 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Cavern of Souls
77%inclusion136 decks176 decks
72%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion120 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
68%inclusion120 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion105 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
58%inclusion102 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Umbral Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy