Alela, Cunning Conqueror (Commander) - Budget Control

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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
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
88%synergy
Spell Stutter
90%inclusion71 decks79 decks
84%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Scion of Oona
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
68%synergy
Opt
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
68%synergy
Mocking Sprite
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Faerie Fencing
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Reality Shift
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Snap
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Malleable Impostor
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Bladecrafter
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Brazen Borrower
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
45%synergy
High Fae Trickster
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Picklock Prankster
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Halo Forager
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Quickling
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Talion's Messenger
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Formation
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Vandal
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Seer
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Likeness Looter
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Prosperous Thief
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Slitherwisp
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Dream Spoilers
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Pestermite
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Geyser Drake
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nightmare Sower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glamermite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Thief
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Glamer Gifter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Vendilion Clique
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Pranksters
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Barrow Naughty
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Snaremaster Sprite
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Artisans
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Keep Watch
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Perplexing Test
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Rewind
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Faebloom Trick
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thrilling Encore
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Drown in the Loch
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Peppersmoke
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Rowdy Research
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Repulse
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Teachings
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Think Twice
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Trickery
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-26%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Notorious Throng
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Dominance
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-17%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Asinine Antics
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Favorable Winds
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Tauntings
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Coastal Piracy
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Feywild Visitor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utter Insignificance
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Military Intelligence
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Conclave
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Misleading Signpost
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Progenitor's Icon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
76%inclusion60 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Secluded Glen
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Isle
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-31%synergy
Watery Grave
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-38%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Soured Springs
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Hideout
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy