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
Twilight Diviner
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Personify
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
81%inclusion311 decks386 decks
64%synergy
Murderous Redcap
58%inclusion222 decks386 decks
54%synergy
Putrid Goblin
54%inclusion207 decks386 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
58%inclusion224 decks386 decks
50%synergy
Lesser Masticore
50%inclusion194 decks386 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
53%inclusion203 decks386 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
54%inclusion207 decks386 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion210 decks386 decks
45%synergy
Cloudshift
45%inclusion175 decks386 decks
42%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
42%inclusion161 decks386 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion249 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion172 decks386 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion171 decks386 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
44%inclusion170 decks386 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion163 decks386 decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
41%inclusion159 decks386 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion154 decks386 decks
33%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion147 decks386 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
37%inclusion143 decks386 decks
29%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion138 decks386 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion141 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion136 decks386 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion132 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion121 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion118 decks386 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion98 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion96 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion93 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion83 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion135 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
34%inclusion130 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion124 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion115 decks386 decks
25%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
30%inclusion114 decks386 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion109 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
27%inclusion105 decks386 decks
26%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
27%inclusion103 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion103 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion100 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion97 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion71 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion95 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion92 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion86 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
16%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion76 decks342 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion83 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
21%inclusion73 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
21%inclusion71 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion78 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion75 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion74 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
19%inclusion72 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion71 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion70 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion66 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Restless Apparition
17%inclusion66 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion65 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion61 decks386 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion59 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion59 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion58 decks386 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion52 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion51 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion51 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion50 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
13%inclusion44 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Bloodghast
12%inclusion48 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion47 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion137 decks386 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion130 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion124 decks386 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion106 decks386 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
26%inclusion99 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion96 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion87 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion84 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion78 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion68 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion65 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion56 decks342 decks
12%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion62 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion57 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion52 decks386 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion51 decks386 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion45 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion42 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion39 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion38 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Soul Partition
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion25 decks261 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion32 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
8.0%inclusion31 decks386 decks
-21%synergy
First Day of Class
8.0%inclusion31 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.5%inclusion29 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Espers to Magicite
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Despark
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion136 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion127 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Stitch Together
31%inclusion120 decks386 decks
27%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion115 decks386 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion113 decks386 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion110 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion92 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion90 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion87 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion81 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion75 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion65 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion61 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion58 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
14%inclusion49 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion55 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion54 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion53 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion50 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion41 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion35 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion38 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion35 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion31 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.3%inclusion28 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion25 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
6.2%inclusion24 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion123 decks386 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion104 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Blasting Station
25%inclusion98 decks386 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion72 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion72 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Down
15%inclusion52 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion43 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion40 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
-25%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
8.8%inclusion30 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.5%inclusion29 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.0%inclusion27 decks386 decks
-22%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion22 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
33%inclusion129 decks386 decks
30%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion70 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion68 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion60 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion49 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion40 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion39 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.2%inclusion34 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion32 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.5%inclusion29 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion24 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
0%synergy
Thran Vigil
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.5%inclusion33 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
22%inclusion84 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion83 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion76 decks386 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion69 decks386 decks
-13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion50 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion48 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion37 decks386 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion34 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
City of Traitors
7.8%inclusion30 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion29 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.7%inclusion26 decks386 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion351 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion345 decks386 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion240 decks386 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion216 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion191 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion152 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion109 decks386 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion75 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion74 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion68 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion64 decks386 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion63 decks386 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion61 decks386 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion52 decks386 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion48 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion36 decks386 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion22 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.5%inclusion29 decks386 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion21 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion369 decks386 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion338 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion335 decks386 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion327 decks386 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion246 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion244 decks386 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion236 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion225 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion205 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion197 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion194 decks386 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion194 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion193 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion187 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion183 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion175 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion173 decks386 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion141 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion141 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion137 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion134 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion130 decks386 decks
2%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion126 decks386 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion124 decks386 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion119 decks386 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion119 decks386 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion114 decks386 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion114 decks386 decks
20%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion109 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion109 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion107 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion107 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion106 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion105 decks386 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion95 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion89 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion86 decks386 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion85 decks386 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion82 decks386 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion81 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion81 decks386 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion80 decks386 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion79 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
20%inclusion78 decks386 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion77 decks386 decks
0%synergy