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
Erode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
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4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
86%synergy
Lesser Masticore
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Putrid Goblin
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Reanimate
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Ephemerate
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Silence
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Grand Abolisher
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Mayhem Devil
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Restless Apparition
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
The Warring Triad
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Welder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Redirect Lightning
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron Haze
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Soul Partition
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Burnt Offering
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
First Day of Class
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Personify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Persist
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Lively Dirge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Jolted Awake
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Grinding Station
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-24%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Thran Vigil
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Static Prison
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Solemnity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Tortured Existence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy