Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Erode
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion259 decks285 decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
84%inclusion239 decks285 decks
78%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion232 decks285 decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion250 decks285 decks
76%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion258 decks285 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion216 decks285 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion245 decks285 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
73%inclusion209 decks285 decks
68%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion220 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion202 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion256 decks285 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion234 decks285 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion228 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion219 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion219 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion218 decks285 decks
56%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion214 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion213 decks285 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion203 decks285 decks
65%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion202 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion89 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion88 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion76 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion201 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion199 decks285 decks
61%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion180 decks285 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion174 decks285 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion151 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion151 decks285 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion150 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
53%inclusion150 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion148 decks285 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion144 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion143 decks285 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion133 decks285 decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
45%inclusion128 decks285 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion121 decks285 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion120 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion108 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion108 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion96 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion94 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
33%inclusion93 decks285 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
32%inclusion92 decks285 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion83 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion69 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion47 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion45 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion44 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion37 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion161 decks285 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion120 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion117 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion101 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion100 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
25%inclusion72 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion53 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
-23%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion197 decks285 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
59%inclusion169 decks285 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion139 decks285 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion136 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion56 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion43 decks285 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion39 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion38 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.8%inclusion25 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion139 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion133 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion91 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion61 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
20%inclusion57 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion40 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion193 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion179 decks285 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
50%inclusion143 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
43%inclusion123 decks285 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Destiny
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion77 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion67 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
20%inclusion58 decks285 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion51 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion50 decks285 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion48 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion35 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion34 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion30 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.5%inclusion27 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion21 decks285 decks
-10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.0%inclusion20 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion138 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion108 decks285 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion231 decks285 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion206 decks285 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion146 decks285 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion110 decks285 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion109 decks285 decks
22%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion60 decks285 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion49 decks285 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion33 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion31 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.4%inclusion24 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion269 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion256 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion195 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion192 decks285 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion97 decks285 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion88 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion23 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion284 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion280 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion268 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion266 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion212 decks285 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
72%inclusion205 decks285 decks
66%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion199 decks285 decks
65%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
67%inclusion192 decks285 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion192 decks285 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion192 decks285 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
62%inclusion176 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
54%inclusion155 decks285 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion147 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion141 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion112 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion111 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion104 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion89 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion86 decks285 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion80 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion73 decks285 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion60 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion52 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion42 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion41 decks285 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
9.1%inclusion26 decks285 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion18 decks285 decks
-13%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-16%synergy