Alela, Cunning Conqueror (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
30%inclusion231 decks774 decks
26%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
24%inclusion153 decks646 decks
22%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scion of Oona
94%inclusion1.18K decks1.26K decks
87%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
92%inclusion1.16K decks1.26K decks
86%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
89%inclusion1.13K decks1.26K decks
84%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
85%inclusion1.07K decks1.26K decks
79%synergy
Brazen Borrower
81%inclusion1.02K decks1.26K decks
75%synergy
Bitterblossom
78%inclusion984 decks1.26K decks
70%synergy
Spell Stutter
75%inclusion944 decks1.26K decks
69%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
72%inclusion909 decks1.26K decks
67%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
75%inclusion953 decks1.26K decks
65%synergy
Notorious Throng
66%inclusion838 decks1.26K decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
73%inclusion920 decks1.26K decks
17%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion888 decks1.26K decks
58%synergy
Kindred Discovery
67%inclusion844 decks1.26K decks
53%synergy
Snap
65%inclusion822 decks1.26K decks
55%synergy
Malleable Impostor
65%inclusion822 decks1.26K decks
59%synergy
High Fae Trickster
64%inclusion803 decks1.25K decks
59%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion786 decks1.26K decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion775 decks1.26K decks
36%synergy
Consider
61%inclusion769 decks1.26K decks
47%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
59%inclusion751 decks1.26K decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion536 decks1.26K decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion379 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion324 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion229 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion197 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.4%inclusion106 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion102 decks1.26K decks
-8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.2%inclusion91 decks1.26K decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.2%inclusion78 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Blightwing Bandit
59%inclusion746 decks1.26K decks
54%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
55%inclusion701 decks1.26K decks
49%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
55%inclusion698 decks1.26K decks
51%synergy
Shadow Puppeteers
54%inclusion683 decks1.26K decks
50%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
53%inclusion676 decks1.26K decks
48%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
52%inclusion656 decks1.26K decks
47%synergy
Faerie Harbinger
51%inclusion649 decks1.26K decks
48%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
49%inclusion626 decks1.26K decks
45%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
48%inclusion607 decks1.26K decks
43%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
46%inclusion583 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Mocking Sprite
46%inclusion586 decks1.26K decks
41%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
45%inclusion566 decks1.26K decks
39%synergy
Sower of Temptation
43%inclusion548 decks1.26K decks
39%synergy
Vendilion Clique
37%inclusion474 decks1.26K decks
35%synergy
Mistbind Clique
35%inclusion441 decks1.26K decks
33%synergy
Quickling
34%inclusion431 decks1.26K decks
31%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
34%inclusion430 decks1.26K decks
31%synergy
Halo Forager
32%inclusion402 decks1.26K decks
26%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
27%inclusion342 decks1.26K decks
23%synergy
Picklock Prankster
25%inclusion320 decks1.26K decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion305 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion284 decks1.26K decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion279 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
20%inclusion249 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion231 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
18%inclusion226 decks1.26K decks
16%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
17%inclusion219 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Grim Hireling
17%inclusion216 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Talion's Messenger
17%inclusion212 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Faerie Seer
17%inclusion210 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Likeness Looter
16%inclusion208 decks1.26K decks
9%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
16%inclusion199 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Formation
15%inclusion186 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Faerie Vandal
14%inclusion179 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Slitherwisp
12%inclusion154 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Artisans
11%inclusion140 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
10%inclusion127 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Prosperous Thief
10%inclusion125 decks1.26K decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion53 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Thief
10%inclusion121 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
9.5%inclusion120 decks1.26K decks
9%synergy
Nightmare Sower
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion110 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.26K decks
4%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.5%inclusion107 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.5%inclusion107 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Pestermite
7.8%inclusion99 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
56%inclusion712 decks1.26K decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion709 decks1.26K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion679 decks1.26K decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
47%inclusion596 decks1.26K decks
36%synergy
Faerie Fencing
44%inclusion551 decks1.26K decks
40%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion531 decks1.26K decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion469 decks1.26K decks
22%synergy
Keep Watch
37%inclusion469 decks1.26K decks
34%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion435 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion416 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion399 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
31%inclusion397 decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Unwind
31%inclusion393 decks1.26K decks
27%synergy
Run Away Together
31%inclusion390 decks1.26K decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion365 decks1.26K decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion362 decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion361 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion358 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion339 decks1.26K decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion321 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Rewind
24%inclusion303 decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion294 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion265 decks1.26K decks
-14%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
20%inclusion257 decks1.26K decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion256 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion252 decks1.26K decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion248 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion248 decks1.26K decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion229 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion221 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion219 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion217 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Faebloom Trick
16%inclusion204 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion185 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion174 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion170 decks1.26K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion163 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Peppersmoke
12%inclusion153 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Trickery
12%inclusion148 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Thrilling Encore
11%inclusion145 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
11%inclusion144 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion140 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion132 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion132 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.1%inclusion115 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.9%inclusion112 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.6%inclusion72 decks834 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.6%inclusion109 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion101 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Kindred Dominance
47%inclusion600 decks1.26K decks
38%synergy
Distant Melody
44%inclusion558 decks1.26K decks
32%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
41%inclusion522 decks1.26K decks
38%synergy
Raise the Palisade
27%inclusion338 decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion219 decks1.26K decks
-9%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
15%inclusion184 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.26K decks
-27%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion90 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Asinine Antics
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.26K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
50%inclusion637 decks1.26K decks
41%synergy
Bident of Thassa
34%inclusion431 decks1.26K decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
26%inclusion328 decks1.26K decks
19%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion294 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion259 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion159 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion141 decks1.26K decks
-16%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion133 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion132 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.8%inclusion111 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.1%inclusion103 decks1.26K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.26K decks
-18%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion80 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.9%inclusion75 decks1.26K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion604 decks1.26K decks
38%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion412 decks1.26K decks
28%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
25%inclusion322 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Faerie Tauntings
23%inclusion287 decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion225 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion219 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion164 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Favorable Winds
12%inclusion149 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion144 decks1.26K decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion142 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
11%inclusion56 decks514 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion125 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion123 decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.5%inclusion107 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.26K decks
4%synergy
Feywild Visitor
6.4%inclusion81 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion796 decks1.26K decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion746 decks1.26K decks
23%synergy
Faerie Conclave
45%inclusion573 decks1.26K decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion471 decks1.26K decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion341 decks1.26K decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion302 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion161 decks1.26K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion146 decks1.26K decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion133 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion124 decks1.26K decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.2%inclusion117 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.1%inclusion103 decks1.26K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion84 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.2%inclusion78 decks1.26K decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion1.19K decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.18K decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion1.01K decks1.26K decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
73%inclusion918 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
55%inclusion690 decks1.26K decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion623 decks1.26K decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion618 decks1.26K decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion464 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion369 decks1.26K decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion328 decks1.26K decks
19%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.5%inclusion95 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion89 decks1.26K decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.26K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.26K decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion1.25K decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion1.22K decks1.26K decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion989 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Secluded Glen
75%inclusion954 decks1.26K decks
70%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion810 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion809 decks1.26K decks
36%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion790 decks1.26K decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
59%inclusion744 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
58%inclusion729 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
54%inclusion678 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
53%inclusion675 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
51%inclusion650 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion635 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion612 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion602 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
47%inclusion596 decks1.26K decks
36%synergy
Temple of Deceit
43%inclusion544 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion537 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion481 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion469 decks1.26K decks
22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
37%inclusion466 decks1.26K decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion365 decks1.26K decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion361 decks1.26K decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion353 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
24%inclusion309 decks1.26K decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion279 decks1.26K decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion272 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion252 decks1.26K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion251 decks1.26K decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion229 decks1.26K decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
16%inclusion204 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
16%inclusion201 decks1.26K decks
-1%synergy
River of Tears
13%inclusion160 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion132 decks1.26K decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion131 decks1.26K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion116 decks1.26K decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.6%inclusion96 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion87 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion85 decks1.26K decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.6%inclusion83 decks1.26K decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion82 decks1.26K decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.26K decks
-10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.26K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion73 decks1.26K decks
-6%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.26K decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.26K decks
-3%synergy