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
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Personify
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
84%synergy
Putrid Goblin
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
77%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
75%synergy
Lesser Masticore
74%inclusion68 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Altar of Dementia
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Animate Dead
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
67%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Entomb
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion70 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Silence
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
53%synergy
Necromancy
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Blasting Station
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Tataru Taru
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Restless Apparition
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Engineer
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
The Warring Triad
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Burnt Offering
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron Haze
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-23%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Buried Alive
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Persist
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Unearth
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Lively Dirge
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Stitch Together
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Flicker
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Jolted Awake
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Helping Hand
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Defense Grid
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Dead
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Static Prison
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
8%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion73 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-4%synergy