Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
88%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Putrid Goblin
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Reanimate
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Altar of Dementia
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Ephemerate
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Imperial Recruiter
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Mayhem Devil
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Anger
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
The Warring Triad
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Saw in Half
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cauldron Haze
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Soul Partition
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
First Day of Class
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Get Lost
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Bedevil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Persist
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Helping Hand
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Impact Tremors
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Solemnity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Static Prison
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Signet
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy