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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
Winnowing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Plaguecrafter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Cordial Vampire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Bloodghast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cathar Commando
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Exemplar of Light
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Demon's Disciple
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Vona's Hunger
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nasty End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
New Blood
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reprocess
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Season of Loss
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Invitation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Claws of Gix
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Brainstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minimus Containment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aura Fracture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Fangs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Remote Farm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Petrified Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tomb of Urami
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy