Alela, Cunning Conqueror (Commander) - Budget Core Forced Combat

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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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Corrupted Conviction
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Mocking Sprite
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Faerie Fencing
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Spell Stutter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Opt
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Consider
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Rowdy Research
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Run Away Together
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Village Rites
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Infernal Grasp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Bident of Thassa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Prosperous Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Dream Spoilers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Quickling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Halo Forager
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Picklock Prankster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Snaremaster Sprite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tenacious Tomeseeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darkstar Augur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eddymurk Crab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Obyra's Attendants
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Geyser Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Surveilling Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Guile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elite Arcanist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Signal Pest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Basilica Screecher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mental Modulation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Faebloom Trick
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Peppersmoke
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Quick Study
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Resculpt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Keep Watch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cremate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Ultimate Price
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Unravel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Hithlain Knots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Teachings
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Thought Scour
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Peek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bladebrand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dream Fracture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mirrodin Avenged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dig Through Time
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Ice Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Updraft
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spellgyre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mizzium Skin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fungal Infection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Disorient
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Essence Capture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Water Wings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Distant Melody
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rise from the Tides
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Switcheroo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treason of Isengard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crippling Fear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Garrison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forced Fruition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Military Intelligence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Minion's Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Influence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wiretapping
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Control Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dreadship Reef
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arid Archway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Cataract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Restless Reef
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Pools
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Glen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Edgewall Inn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
River of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beyeen Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy