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
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
91%synergy
Murderous Redcap
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Cloudshift
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Blasting Station
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Silence
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Voice of Victory
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mayhem Devil
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Restless Apparition
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Knight
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Skirk Prospector
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Entomb
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
First Day of Class
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Cauldron Haze
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Parting Gust
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Unearth
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Helping Hand
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Recommission
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Solemnity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy