Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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Nick Price
Jan 14, 2026
Nick Price
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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Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion31 decks314 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Diviner
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Personify
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
87%inclusion494 decks565 decks
84%synergy
Putrid Goblin
79%inclusion446 decks565 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
83%inclusion469 decks565 decks
74%synergy
Lesser Masticore
73%inclusion415 decks565 decks
72%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion477 decks565 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion396 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Animate Dead
72%inclusion405 decks565 decks
64%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
70%inclusion395 decks565 decks
62%synergy
Altar of Dementia
65%inclusion367 decks565 decks
62%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion349 decks565 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion436 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion407 decks565 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion394 decks565 decks
54%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion355 decks565 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion345 decks565 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion326 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Silence
55%inclusion311 decks565 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion309 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion291 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion290 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion334 decks565 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion296 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion294 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion270 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
44%inclusion250 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion242 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion213 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion212 decks565 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion190 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion182 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion290 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion283 decks565 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion268 decks549 decks
32%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
42%inclusion240 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Carrion Feeder
42%inclusion236 decks565 decks
39%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
39%inclusion219 decks565 decks
37%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
38%inclusion217 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion210 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
37%inclusion210 decks565 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion205 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
36%inclusion202 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion196 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion191 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion182 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
31%inclusion177 decks565 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion177 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion177 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion162 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion123 decks429 decks
26%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion159 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
27%inclusion154 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion142 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion140 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Restless Apparition
24%inclusion137 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion134 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
22%inclusion125 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion114 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion110 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion108 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
18%inclusion103 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion103 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion100 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion99 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion95 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion92 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion82 decks517 decks
13%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
15%inclusion84 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion84 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion77 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion76 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion65 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
12%inclusion68 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Skirk Prospector
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion62 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion55 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion289 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Saw in Half
42%inclusion237 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion208 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion207 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion201 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion199 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion166 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Burnt Offering
24%inclusion137 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion118 decks565 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion106 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion97 decks565 decks
17%synergy
First Day of Class
15%inclusion86 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion73 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Soul Partition
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion62 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion59 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.1%inclusion46 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.0%inclusion36 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion39 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
-23%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion226 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Persist
39%inclusion222 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
38%inclusion216 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
34%inclusion193 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion170 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion144 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Lively Dirge
25%inclusion142 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Stitch Together
22%inclusion123 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion119 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion111 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Molten Duplication
19%inclusion110 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion100 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion99 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion93 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion92 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion86 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion80 decks565 decks
-25%synergy
Flicker
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion56 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Exhume
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
49%inclusion278 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion217 decks565 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion165 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion77 decks565 decks
-18%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion62 decks565 decks
-23%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion57 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion56 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion42 decks565 decks
-21%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.6%inclusion29 decks516 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.5%inclusion31 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
47%inclusion264 decks565 decks
44%synergy
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion179 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
24%inclusion138 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion129 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion87 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.5%inclusion31 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion154 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion116 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion90 decks565 decks
-15%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion81 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion76 decks565 decks
9%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion76 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion37 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion539 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion536 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion392 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion345 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion344 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion301 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion238 decks565 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion167 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion124 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion107 decks565 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
15%inclusion84 decks565 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion71 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion60 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion31 decks565 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion541 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion503 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion496 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion483 decks565 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion444 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion439 decks565 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion423 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion388 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion372 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion368 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion367 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion302 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion286 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion281 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion276 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion265 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion243 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion243 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion237 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion230 decks565 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion225 decks565 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion216 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion203 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion198 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion195 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion176 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion173 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion171 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion166 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion164 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion164 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion160 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion156 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion155 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion154 decks565 decks
-31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion154 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion145 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion137 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion128 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion126 decks565 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion126 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion123 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion123 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion116 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion105 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion110 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion100 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion100 decks565 decks
8%synergy
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