Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Aristocrats

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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
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Personify
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
78%inclusion147 decks188 decks
75%synergy
Putrid Goblin
74%inclusion140 decks188 decks
73%synergy
Lesser Masticore
71%inclusion134 decks188 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
77%inclusion145 decks188 decks
68%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
69%inclusion129 decks188 decks
61%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion142 decks188 decks
59%synergy
Ephemerate
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Cloudshift
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion131 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Altar of Dementia
51%inclusion95 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion94 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion90 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
41%inclusion73 decks179 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Carrion Feeder
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Restless Apparition
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Silence
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Saw in Half
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion54 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Burnt Offering
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
First Day of Class
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Undying Malice
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Unearth
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Stitch Together
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Molten Duplication
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-24%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Jolted Awake
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Legions to Ashes
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Snort
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Blasting Station
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Phoenix Down
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Impact Tremors
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
18%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion174 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion172 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion121 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion101 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion93 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion183 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion163 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion156 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion155 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion128 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion125 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion124 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion118 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion109 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion88 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion86 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion74 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion47 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
1%synergy