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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
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Meek Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curious Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
85%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Animate Dead
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Entomb
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Necromancy
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Silence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Voice of Victory
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Diabolic Intent
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Putrid Goblin
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Lesser Masticore
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Redcap
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Viscera Seer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Welder
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
The Warring Triad
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Reveillark
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Serra's Emissary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skirk Prospector
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Reaping Willow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Burnt Offering
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Soul Partition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Shallow Grave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Unearth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Persist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Stitch Together
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Exhume
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Snort
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Blasting Station
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Grinding Station
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Altar of Dementia
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-38%synergy
Mountain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-37%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Plains
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-43%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Scrubland
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Starting Town
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Nomad Outpost
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-44%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy