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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
90%synergy
Murderous Redcap
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Lesser Masticore
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Animate Dead
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Cloudshift
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Silence
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Blasting Station
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Carrion Feeder
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Mayhem Devil
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Restless Apparition
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Knight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Saw in Half
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
First Day of Class
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Haze
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Soul Partition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Unearth
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Flicker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Helping Hand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Impact Tremors
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thran Vigil
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Solemnity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Static Prison
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
High Market
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Savai Triome
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Plateau
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy