Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Personify
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
88%synergy
Putrid Goblin
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
86%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
93%inclusion112 decks121 decks
84%synergy
Lesser Masticore
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
81%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Altar of Dementia
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion94 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion93 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Blasting Station
59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Carrion Feeder
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Restless Apparition
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Engineer
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Anger
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Saw in Half
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
29%synergy
First Day of Class
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Unearth
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Persist
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Lively Dirge
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-30%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Helping Hand
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Defense Grid
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-26%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Impact Tremors
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Static Prison
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
12%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
-30%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
14%synergy