Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized

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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
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Personify
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
88%inclusion469 decks536 decks
84%synergy
Putrid Goblin
79%inclusion425 decks536 decks
78%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
84%inclusion449 decks536 decks
75%synergy
Lesser Masticore
74%inclusion396 decks536 decks
73%synergy
Reanimate
85%inclusion456 decks536 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion378 decks536 decks
66%synergy
Animate Dead
72%inclusion388 decks536 decks
64%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
71%inclusion380 decks536 decks
63%synergy
Altar of Dementia
65%inclusion347 decks536 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion392 decks536 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion418 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion372 decks536 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion336 decks536 decks
56%synergy
Cloudshift
63%inclusion335 decks536 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion330 decks536 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion313 decks536 decks
49%synergy
Silence
55%inclusion296 decks536 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion291 decks536 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion278 decks536 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion278 decks536 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion313 decks536 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion278 decks536 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion275 decks536 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion253 decks536 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion242 decks536 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion229 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion204 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion202 decks536 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion180 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion176 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion277 decks536 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion270 decks536 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion252 decks520 decks
32%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
43%inclusion228 decks536 decks
42%synergy
Carrion Feeder
42%inclusion225 decks536 decks
40%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
39%inclusion211 decks536 decks
38%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion210 decks536 decks
31%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion209 decks536 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion196 decks536 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
36%inclusion194 decks536 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion192 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion191 decks536 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion188 decks536 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion177 decks536 decks
28%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
32%inclusion173 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion171 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion166 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion154 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
29%inclusion154 decks536 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
27%inclusion147 decks536 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
27%inclusion109 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
26%inclusion137 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion137 decks536 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion132 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Restless Apparition
24%inclusion129 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
21%inclusion114 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion112 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Anger
21%inclusion110 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion103 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
18%inclusion99 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion97 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion97 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
17%inclusion93 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion90 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion81 decks488 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion77 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
14%inclusion77 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion72 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
12%inclusion65 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion59 decks489 decks
8%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Skirk Prospector
12%inclusion63 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
12%inclusion63 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion63 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
11%inclusion61 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion276 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion229 decks536 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
38%inclusion203 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion201 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion191 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion188 decks536 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion155 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Burnt Offering
24%inclusion131 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion108 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion102 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion96 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion92 decks536 decks
17%synergy
First Day of Class
15%inclusion82 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion74 decks536 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion72 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion69 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion68 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion66 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion66 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Soul Partition
12%inclusion65 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion64 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion62 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion59 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion56 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion50 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion47 decks536 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.6%inclusion46 decks536 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion46 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.1%inclusion38 decks536 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.9%inclusion37 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.3%inclusion34 decks536 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.2%inclusion33 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
6.2%inclusion33 decks536 decks
-23%synergy
Parting Gust
5.6%inclusion30 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion29 decks536 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.2%inclusion28 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion216 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Persist
40%inclusion215 decks536 decks
39%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion211 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Unearth
35%inclusion187 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion161 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
26%inclusion140 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion139 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Stitch Together
22%inclusion119 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion111 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion110 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion109 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
20%inclusion107 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion96 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion88 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion87 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion83 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion74 decks536 decks
-25%synergy
Flicker
11%inclusion61 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion53 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion52 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion51 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
9.3%inclusion50 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.3%inclusion50 decks536 decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.4%inclusion45 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion33 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Exhume
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
49%inclusion262 decks536 decks
48%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion204 decks536 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion157 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion102 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion71 decks536 decks
-18%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion62 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
-24%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion53 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion52 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion48 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
-22%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.0%inclusion27 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
47%inclusion254 decks536 decks
44%synergy
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion172 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion135 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion124 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion82 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion56 decks536 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion55 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion50 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.2%inclusion44 decks536 decks
-11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion41 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.6%inclusion30 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.4%inclusion29 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion54 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion143 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion111 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion106 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion84 decks536 decks
-15%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion75 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion73 decks536 decks
9%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion69 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion46 decks536 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion37 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion36 decks536 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion509 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion508 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion376 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion330 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion327 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion289 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion225 decks536 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion160 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion122 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion99 decks536 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion97 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion85 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion77 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion75 decks536 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion69 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion58 decks536 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion57 decks536 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion29 decks536 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion514 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion477 decks536 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion470 decks536 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion457 decks536 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion419 decks536 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion414 decks536 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion398 decks536 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion369 decks536 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion355 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion352 decks536 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion352 decks536 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion283 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion270 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion268 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion267 decks536 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion249 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion237 decks536 decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion225 decks536 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion222 decks536 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion215 decks536 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion212 decks536 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion208 decks536 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion195 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion191 decks536 decks
26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion188 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion170 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion167 decks536 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion167 decks536 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion159 decks536 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion158 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion155 decks536 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion152 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion151 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion151 decks536 decks
22%synergy
Nomad Outpost
28%inclusion150 decks536 decks
-30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion146 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion139 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion133 decks536 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion124 decks536 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion123 decks536 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion121 decks536 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion119 decks536 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion116 decks536 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion104 decks489 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion112 decks536 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion108 decks536 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion108 decks536 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion107 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion101 decks536 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion97 decks536 decks
9%synergy