Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Personify
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
82%synergy
Putrid Goblin
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
79%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
77%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
84%inclusion70 decks83 decks
77%synergy
Lesser Masticore
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
75%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion75 decks83 decks
74%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
68%synergy
Altar of Dementia
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
65%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion55 decks83 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Silence
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Necromancy
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Blasting Station
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Imperial Recruiter
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Mayhem Devil
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Restless Apparition
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Burnt Offering
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Cauldron Haze
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
First Day of Class
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Soul Partition
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-22%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Parting Gust
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Buried Alive
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Unearth
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Persist
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Lively Dirge
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Molten Duplication
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Flicker
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-28%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Helping Hand
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Grinding Station
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Phoenix Down
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-27%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Vigil
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion62 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion80 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion76 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Badlands
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Nomad Outpost
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
-27%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Graven Cairns
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-19%synergy