Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Twilight Diviner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Moonshadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
92%synergy
Murderous Redcap
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Altar of Dementia
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Reanimate
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Ephemerate
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Blasting Station
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Animate Dead
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Silence
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mayhem Devil
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Restless Apparition
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Knight
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Skirk Prospector
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Attendant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Entomb
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
First Day of Class
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Cauldron Haze
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Burnt Offering
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sacrifice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Parting Gust
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Personify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Unearth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Helping Hand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Damn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy