Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Background image for The Top 10 Most Played Persist Cards in Commander
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Personify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
87%synergy
Murderous Redcap
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
87%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
83%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Reanimate
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Blasting Station
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Mayhem Devil
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Restless Apparition
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
22%synergy
First Day of Class
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Partition
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Unearth
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Lively Dirge
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Flicker
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Recommission
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Impact Tremors
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Dead
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Thran Vigil
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Static Prison
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-29%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
8%synergy