Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Personify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ranger-Captain of Eos
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
93%synergy
Silence
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
93%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
91%synergy
Entomb
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
88%synergy
Imperial Seal
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
87%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
87%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
86%synergy
Grand Abolisher
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Gamble
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
84%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Voice of Victory
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Diabolic Intent
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
84%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Pyroblast
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
90%synergy
Underworld Breach
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
94%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
93%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
96%synergy
Mox Diamond
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
95%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
92%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
77%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Putrid Goblin
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Murderous Redcap
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Engineer
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Tataru Taru
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Mayhem Devil
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Welder
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Skirk Prospector
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Cabal Ritual
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Culling the Weak
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Saw in Half
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Cloudshift
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Burnt Offering
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Pact
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Soul Partition
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Orim's Chant
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-29%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Shallow Grave
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Siege Smash
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Tithe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Calamity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Molten Duplication
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Twinflame
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Lively Dirge
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Jolted Awake
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Unmarked Grave
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Flicker
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Grinding Station
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Altar of Dementia
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Vexing Bauble
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Blasting Station
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Defense Grid
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Portable Hole
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Necromancy
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Dance of the Dead
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Static Prison
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Vigil
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Emergence Zone
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Great Furnace
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
92%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
88%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
90%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
89%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
91%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
83%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Starting Town
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Plains
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-72%synergy
Swamp
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-74%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-80%synergy
Mount Doom
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy