Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.1%inclusion2 decks190 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silence
98%inclusion715 decks731 decks
92%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
95%inclusion697 decks731 decks
92%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion680 decks731 decks
89%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion668 decks731 decks
87%synergy
Grand Abolisher
96%inclusion705 decks731 decks
87%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
93%inclusion683 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Gamble
92%inclusion674 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Entomb
92%inclusion673 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
90%inclusion656 decks731 decks
85%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
88%inclusion645 decks731 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
99%inclusion722 decks731 decks
80%synergy
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion714 decks731 decks
82%synergy
Deflecting Swat
97%inclusion710 decks731 decks
82%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
94%inclusion689 decks731 decks
81%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
90%inclusion658 decks731 decks
82%synergy
Pyroblast
89%inclusion652 decks731 decks
84%synergy
Cabal Ritual
88%inclusion645 decks731 decks
85%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion645 decks731 decks
72%synergy
Voice of Victory
88%inclusion581 decks659 decks
71%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
86%inclusion630 decks731 decks
82%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion730 decks731 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
99%inclusion725 decks731 decks
94%synergy
Mox Diamond
99%inclusion725 decks731 decks
96%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
99%inclusion723 decks731 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
98%inclusion720 decks731 decks
94%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
98%inclusion715 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Tomb
98%inclusion714 decks731 decks
89%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
97%inclusion712 decks731 decks
95%synergy
Mana Vault
97%inclusion707 decks731 decks
92%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
94%inclusion686 decks731 decks
88%synergy
Creatures
Lesser Masticore
82%inclusion601 decks731 decks
81%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
72%inclusion528 decks731 decks
69%synergy
Murderous Redcap
67%inclusion487 decks731 decks
63%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
62%inclusion456 decks731 decks
61%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion432 decks731 decks
56%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
54%inclusion392 decks731 decks
52%synergy
Putrid Goblin
52%inclusion377 decks731 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Engineer
47%inclusion341 decks731 decks
44%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
45%inclusion331 decks731 decks
41%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
45%inclusion329 decks731 decks
42%synergy
Opposition Agent
45%inclusion326 decks731 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
40%inclusion292 decks731 decks
35%synergy
Tataru Taru
38%inclusion217 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion238 decks731 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion206 decks731 decks
25%synergy
Mayhem Devil
27%inclusion194 decks731 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion177 decks731 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
21%inclusion150 decks731 decks
18%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion133 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion126 decks731 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion124 decks731 decks
14%synergy
Skirk Prospector
16%inclusion120 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion114 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion110 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion105 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion96 decks731 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion94 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
12%inclusion86 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
12%inclusion86 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion86 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion83 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
10%inclusion71 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
8.3%inclusion61 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
7.7%inclusion26 decks339 decks
5%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
7.3%inclusion53 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Blood Artist
6.6%inclusion48 decks731 decks
-12%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
6.3%inclusion46 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
5.9%inclusion43 decks731 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
85%inclusion622 decks731 decks
80%synergy
Culling the Weak
83%inclusion607 decks731 decks
79%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion554 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Cloudshift
73%inclusion536 decks731 decks
70%synergy
Final Fortune
69%inclusion501 decks731 decks
66%synergy
Saw in Half
66%inclusion485 decks731 decks
63%synergy
Burnt Offering
52%inclusion380 decks731 decks
50%synergy
Ad Nauseam
52%inclusion378 decks731 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Pact
51%inclusion374 decks731 decks
49%synergy
Soul Partition
36%inclusion262 decks731 decks
34%synergy
Flare of Duplication
32%inclusion237 decks731 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion225 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Orim's Chant
21%inclusion153 decks731 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion146 decks731 decks
-27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion102 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion98 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion88 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion70 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion69 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.1%inclusion59 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion56 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.3%inclusion53 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.0%inclusion51 decks731 decks
5%synergy
First Day of Class
5.5%inclusion40 decks731 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.2%inclusion38 decks731 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
84%inclusion613 decks731 decks
74%synergy
Rite of Flame
81%inclusion589 decks731 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion490 decks731 decks
57%synergy
Molten Duplication
66%inclusion479 decks731 decks
63%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
49%inclusion360 decks731 decks
46%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
42%inclusion304 decks731 decks
40%synergy
Twinflame
42%inclusion304 decks731 decks
40%synergy
Lively Dirge
31%inclusion230 decks731 decks
30%synergy
Persist
28%inclusion204 decks731 decks
27%synergy
Jolted Awake
27%inclusion199 decks731 decks
27%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion178 decks731 decks
23%synergy
Flicker
18%inclusion133 decks731 decks
17%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion129 decks731 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion91 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion75 decks731 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion73 decks731 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion61 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion56 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
5.3%inclusion39 decks731 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
79%inclusion581 decks731 decks
78%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion519 decks731 decks
63%synergy
Altar of Dementia
71%inclusion517 decks731 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
51%inclusion370 decks731 decks
44%synergy
Vexing Bauble
45%inclusion326 decks731 decks
44%synergy
Blasting Station
38%inclusion276 decks731 decks
37%synergy
Defense Grid
29%inclusion210 decks731 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion144 decks731 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16%inclusion120 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion80 decks731 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
11%inclusion79 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion60 decks731 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
83%inclusion605 decks731 decks
75%synergy
Necromancy
73%inclusion533 decks731 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
72%inclusion523 decks731 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion507 decks731 decks
43%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
48%inclusion354 decks731 decks
47%synergy
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion281 decks731 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion204 decks731 decks
23%synergy
Static Prison
11%inclusion80 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.0%inclusion44 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
16%inclusion115 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
61%inclusion449 decks731 decks
60%synergy
Emergence Zone
46%inclusion335 decks731 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion176 decks731 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion139 decks731 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion66 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.4%inclusion47 decks731 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion730 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
99%inclusion721 decks731 decks
93%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion717 decks731 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
95%inclusion696 decks731 decks
91%synergy
Fellwar Stone
79%inclusion574 decks731 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion530 decks731 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
57%inclusion414 decks731 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion369 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion332 decks731 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion158 decks731 decks
-20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion91 decks731 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion731 decks731 decks
88%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion730 decks731 decks
67%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion730 decks731 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion730 decks731 decks
68%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion729 decks731 decks
88%synergy
Arid Mesa
99%inclusion727 decks731 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion725 decks731 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion721 decks731 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
98%inclusion720 decks731 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion712 decks731 decks
53%synergy
City of Brass
96%inclusion705 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
96%inclusion702 decks731 decks
92%synergy
Mana Confluence
95%inclusion696 decks731 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion668 decks731 decks
84%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
90%inclusion655 decks731 decks
83%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion622 decks731 decks
79%synergy
Wooded Foothills
85%inclusion620 decks731 decks
79%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion608 decks731 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion601 decks731 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion493 decks731 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
61%inclusion446 decks731 decks
51%synergy
Starting Town
52%inclusion294 decks568 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion299 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion295 decks731 decks
37%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion279 decks731 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion277 decks731 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion265 decks731 decks
26%synergy
Swamp
24%inclusion174 decks731 decks
-71%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion171 decks731 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion134 decks731 decks
-77%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion124 decks731 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion104 decks731 decks
-80%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion102 decks731 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion97 decks731 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion81 decks731 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.8%inclusion64 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.2%inclusion45 decks731 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion39 decks731 decks
5%synergy