Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - +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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Erode
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
79%inclusion319 decks402 decks
62%synergy
Murderous Redcap
57%inclusion229 decks402 decks
54%synergy
Putrid Goblin
53%inclusion215 decks402 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
58%inclusion233 decks402 decks
50%synergy
Lesser Masticore
51%inclusion204 decks402 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
53%inclusion212 decks402 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
54%inclusion216 decks402 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion217 decks402 decks
45%synergy
Cloudshift
47%inclusion187 decks402 decks
43%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
42%inclusion169 decks402 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion255 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion182 decks402 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion179 decks402 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
44%inclusion176 decks402 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
43%inclusion171 decks402 decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
41%inclusion165 decks402 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion160 decks402 decks
33%synergy
Anger
39%inclusion155 decks402 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
37%inclusion149 decks402 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion145 decks402 decks
-11%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion149 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion146 decks402 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion136 decks402 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion127 decks402 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion127 decks402 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion102 decks402 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion101 decks402 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion96 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion87 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion84 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion144 decks402 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion139 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion132 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion129 decks402 decks
23%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
31%inclusion123 decks402 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion121 decks402 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion111 decks390 decks
12%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
27%inclusion109 decks402 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion108 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion106 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion103 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Diviner
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion101 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion100 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion74 decks301 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion93 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion92 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
22%inclusion80 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
21%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion79 decks359 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion88 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
21%inclusion77 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion84 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion84 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion82 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
20%inclusion73 decks359 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion79 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion79 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion79 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
19%inclusion68 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion77 decks402 decks
13%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
19%inclusion77 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion77 decks402 decks
13%synergy
Restless Apparition
18%inclusion71 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion68 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion67 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion64 decks402 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion63 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion63 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion63 decks402 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion62 decks402 decks
13%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion60 decks402 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
14%inclusion52 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion55 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
13%inclusion47 decks359 decks
9%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion52 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
13%inclusion46 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion51 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion45 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion134 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion130 decks402 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion109 decks402 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion101 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion100 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion92 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion88 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion84 decks402 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion79 decks402 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion74 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion68 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion66 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion56 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion62 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion60 decks402 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion53 decks402 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion53 decks402 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion49 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
12%inclusion49 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion47 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion41 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion40 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion40 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion39 decks402 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Partition
10%inclusion39 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.5%inclusion38 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.5%inclusion38 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.2%inclusion37 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion37 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Charm
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
6%synergy
First Day of Class
8.2%inclusion33 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion32 decks402 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.5%inclusion30 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Personify
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion28 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.9%inclusion25 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.2%inclusion25 decks402 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion23 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.5%inclusion22 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion21 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion135 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion131 decks402 decks
23%synergy
Stitch Together
32%inclusion128 decks402 decks
28%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion120 decks402 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion120 decks402 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion119 decks402 decks
23%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion98 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion96 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion90 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion86 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion68 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion65 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion59 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
14%inclusion51 decks359 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion56 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion56 decks402 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion55 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion53 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion51 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion45 decks402 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion42 decks402 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion40 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Snort
9.5%inclusion34 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
9.2%inclusion37 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.0%inclusion36 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion30 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.5%inclusion30 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.5%inclusion30 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion29 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion27 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion26 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
6.2%inclusion25 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.2%inclusion21 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion21 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion131 decks402 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion110 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Blasting Station
27%inclusion107 decks402 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion77 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion76 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion76 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion52 decks359 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion43 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion42 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion36 decks402 decks
-26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.7%inclusion35 decks402 decks
8%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
8.4%inclusion30 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.5%inclusion30 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.2%inclusion29 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion28 decks402 decks
-22%synergy
Key to the City
7.0%inclusion28 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.7%inclusion27 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion26 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.5%inclusion22 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.5%inclusion22 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
33%inclusion134 decks402 decks
30%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion73 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion73 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion62 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion54 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion40 decks402 decks
-4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion38 decks387 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion39 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.5%inclusion38 decks402 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.2%inclusion33 decks402 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.2%inclusion29 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion28 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion22 decks402 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.5%inclusion22 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion21 decks402 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.7%inclusion35 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
22%inclusion89 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion85 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion72 decks402 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion52 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion48 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion39 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion34 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion31 decks402 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion31 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.0%inclusion28 decks402 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.7%inclusion23 decks402 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion366 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion357 decks402 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion251 decks402 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion222 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion201 decks402 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion158 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion112 decks402 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion79 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion78 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion75 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion70 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion68 decks402 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion66 decks402 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion64 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion55 decks402 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion48 decks402 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.2%inclusion37 decks402 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion31 decks402 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.0%inclusion24 decks402 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion383 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion353 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion350 decks402 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion341 decks402 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion255 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion255 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion248 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion236 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion210 decks402 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion203 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion201 decks402 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion201 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion200 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion192 decks402 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion192 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion183 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion179 decks402 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion147 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion145 decks402 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion144 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion143 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion133 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion131 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion129 decks402 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion125 decks402 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion122 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion121 decks402 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion118 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion114 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion114 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion109 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion109 decks402 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion109 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion108 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion97 decks402 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion90 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion89 decks402 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion88 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion85 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion85 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion85 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion83 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion83 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion82 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion81 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion81 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion81 decks402 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion80 decks402 decks
10%synergy