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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
12%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Personify
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
82%inclusion279 decks340 decks
66%synergy
Murderous Redcap
58%inclusion197 decks340 decks
55%synergy
Putrid Goblin
54%inclusion185 decks340 decks
53%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
59%inclusion202 decks340 decks
52%synergy
Lesser Masticore
50%inclusion170 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
52%inclusion178 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion187 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion186 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Cloudshift
45%inclusion154 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Altar of Dementia
42%inclusion142 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion211 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion150 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion148 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Viscera Seer
43%inclusion147 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
42%inclusion144 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
40%inclusion137 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion135 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion124 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion122 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion121 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion109 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion87 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion86 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion117 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion114 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion97 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion92 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
26%inclusion89 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion89 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion89 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion60 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
24%inclusion83 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion81 decks340 decks
16%synergy
The Warring Triad
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
22%inclusion64 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion73 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
20%inclusion57 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion61 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
18%inclusion61 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
15%inclusion46 decks297 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
15%inclusion44 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion38 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion120 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion117 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion110 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
27%inclusion93 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Saw in Half
26%inclusion90 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion88 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion80 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion61 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Soul Partition
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Charm
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
7%synergy
First Day of Class
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Despark
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion118 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion112 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Stitch Together
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Unearth
31%inclusion104 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion98 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion96 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Helping Hand
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion110 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion96 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion85 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Down
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
9%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
-26%synergy
Defense Grid
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
-23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
35%inclusion119 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion60 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion311 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion306 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion211 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion186 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion162 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion139 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion97 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion324 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion295 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion292 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion286 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion213 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion213 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion212 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion192 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion183 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion172 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion171 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion168 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion166 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion165 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion160 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion156 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion148 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion124 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion124 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion119 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion115 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion114 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion109 decks340 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion99 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion97 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion96 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion94 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion93 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion91 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion78 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion77 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion73 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion71 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion69 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion67 decks340 decks
14%synergy