Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive cEDH

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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
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Personify
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cabal Ritual
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
95%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
94%synergy
Culling the Weak
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Pyroblast
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
91%synergy
Gamble
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
90%synergy
Lesser Masticore
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
89%synergy
Silence
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
89%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Voice of Victory
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Grand Abolisher
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
87%synergy
Entomb
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Reanimate
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
96%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
95%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
98%synergy
Ancient Tomb
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
90%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
95%synergy
Imperial Seal
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Engineer
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Tataru Taru
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Murderous Redcap
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Putrid Goblin
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Welder
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Artist
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
78%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Final Fortune
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Cloudshift
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Saw in Half
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Pact
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Ad Nauseam
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Burnt Offering
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Flare of Duplication
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Soul Partition
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Orim's Chant
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
First Day of Class
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Shallow Grave
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Rite of Flame
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
85%synergy
Molten Duplication
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Twinflame
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Jolted Awake
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Unmarked Grave
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
85%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Altar of Dementia
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Vexing Bauble
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Defense Grid
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Blasting Station
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Portable Hole
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Necromancy
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Dead
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Static Prison
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Emergence Zone
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
95%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
94%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
89%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-28%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Arid Mesa
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
92%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
85%synergy
City of Brass
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Starting Town
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Plains
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-84%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-86%synergy
Mount Doom
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-87%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy