Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Primary Research
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Relic Retriever
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Steal the Show
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Necromancy
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Murderous Redcap
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Putrid Goblin
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lesser Masticore
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Bone Miser
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Carrion Feeder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Reaping Willow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Cloudshift
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron Haze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Despark
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Unburial Rites
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Monument to Endurance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Coin of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Blasting Station
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Currency Converter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Ooze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Smile at Death
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Savai Triome
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy