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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
91%inclusion116 decks127 decks
88%synergy
Putrid Goblin
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
87%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
92%inclusion117 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion107 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion109 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
68%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion90 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion85 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion99 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion97 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Blasting Station
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
60%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Carrion Feeder
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Restless Apparition
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Engineer
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Anger
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Guide
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Culling the Weak
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
First Day of Class
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Burnt Offering
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Flicker of Fate
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Personify
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Unearth
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Lively Dirge
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-28%synergy
Jolted Awake
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Exhume
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-21%synergy
Defense Grid
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-26%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-23%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Impact Tremors
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Dead
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Static Prison
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
11%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion122 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
79%inclusion100 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion125 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion110 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
-29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy