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

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion192 decks205 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion178 decks205 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion176 decks205 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion193 decks205 decks
75%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion160 decks205 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
83%inclusion171 decks205 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion154 decks205 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion150 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
70%inclusion144 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion186 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion181 decks205 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion174 decks205 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion164 decks205 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion164 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion159 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion157 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion154 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
74%inclusion151 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion148 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion128 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion123 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion113 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion111 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion146 decks205 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion145 decks205 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
69%inclusion141 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
68%inclusion140 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion140 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Captivating Vampire
65%inclusion133 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion133 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion125 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Redemption Choir
49%inclusion101 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion98 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-14%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-24%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
61%inclusion126 decks205 decks
57%synergy
New Blood
54%inclusion110 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion123 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion140 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion101 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
71%inclusion146 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion129 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion73 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
17%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion195 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion183 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion140 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion118 decks205 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion201 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion201 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion195 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion190 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion181 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion164 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion157 decks205 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
71%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion138 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion137 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion125 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion122 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion60 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
-21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy