Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized 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
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Moor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Exquisite Blood
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Twilight Prophet
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Teysa Karlov
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Patron of the Vein
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Champion of Dusk
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Mortify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Pact of the Serpent
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
New Blood
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
46%synergy
March of the Canonized
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Rites
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Destiny
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Attrition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy