Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive cEDH Combo

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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Personify
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
City of Traitors
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
97%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Silence
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Lesser Masticore
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Grinding Station
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Molten Duplication
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
83%synergy
Ephemerate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Imperial Seal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Entomb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Culling the Weak
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
99%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Grand Abolisher
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Tataru Taru
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Engineer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Welder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Redcap
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Putrid Goblin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Children of Korlis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Academy Rector
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Pyroblast
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Saw in Half
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Tainted Pact
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Cloudshift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Burnt Offering
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Flare of Duplication
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Soul Partition
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sacrifice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Shallow Grave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Gamble
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Diabolic Intent
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Rite of Flame
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Twinflame
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Lively Dirge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Vexing Bauble
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Defense Grid
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Blasting Station
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Dance of the Dead
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Static Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Mox Amber
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Starting Town
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-77%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Plains
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-78%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-87%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy