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
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
87%synergy
Lesser Masticore
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Putrid Goblin
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Reanimate
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Altar of Dementia
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Animate Dead
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
62%synergy
Cloudshift
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Silence
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Restless Apparition
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
3%synergy
The Warring Triad
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Saw in Half
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Cauldron Haze
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Soul Partition
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Flicker of Fate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
First Day of Class
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Bedevil
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Unearth
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Persist
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Unmarked Grave
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Jolted Awake
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Helping Hand
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Flicker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Recommission
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Phoenix Down
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Solemnity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Static Prison
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Savai Triome
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Starting Town
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy