Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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
Hexing Squelcher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Saw in Half
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Pyroblast
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Silence
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Grand Abolisher
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Lesser Masticore
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Murderous Redcap
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Voice of Victory
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Entomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Culling the Weak
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Putrid Goblin
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Engineer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Carrion Feeder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Restless Apparition
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Spider-Punk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Gravecrawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Cloudshift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Final Fortune
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Burnt Offering
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Redirect Lightning
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Soul Partition
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
First Day of Class
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Gamble
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Persist
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Flicker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Plunge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Altar of Dementia
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Blasting Station
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Grinding Station
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Portable Hole
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Necromancy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Dance of the Dead
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thran Vigil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Static Prison
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Badlands
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Scrubland
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Starting Town
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Plains
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-44%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-44%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-45%synergy