Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.8%inclusion22 decks455 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
80%inclusion569 decks712 decks
63%synergy
Murderous Redcap
57%inclusion403 decks712 decks
53%synergy
Ephemerate
54%inclusion384 decks712 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion402 decks712 decks
49%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
50%inclusion353 decks712 decks
45%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
46%inclusion330 decks712 decks
44%synergy
Putrid Goblin
45%inclusion321 decks712 decks
44%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
51%inclusion362 decks712 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
49%inclusion346 decks712 decks
41%synergy
Cloudshift
43%inclusion307 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion472 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
49%inclusion346 decks712 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion330 decks712 decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
46%inclusion330 decks712 decks
33%synergy
Anger
46%inclusion328 decks712 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion323 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
44%inclusion316 decks712 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
44%inclusion310 decks712 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion288 decks712 decks
35%synergy
Lesser Masticore
38%inclusion269 decks712 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion119 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion109 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion97 decks712 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion81 decks712 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion76 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion67 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion62 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.6%inclusion54 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.6%inclusion47 decks712 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Puppeteer Clique
36%inclusion254 decks712 decks
35%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
32%inclusion229 decks712 decks
29%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
31%inclusion224 decks712 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion223 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
31%inclusion219 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Karmic Guide
31%inclusion218 decks712 decks
24%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion215 decks712 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion209 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion205 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion188 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion188 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
26%inclusion165 decks641 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion134 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion180 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion179 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion175 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
24%inclusion174 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
23%inclusion150 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion163 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion160 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
22%inclusion141 decks641 decks
18%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
21%inclusion132 decks628 decks
17%synergy
The Warring Triad
21%inclusion133 decks641 decks
17%synergy
Restless Apparition
21%inclusion146 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion141 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion141 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion130 decks686 decks
2%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion132 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion130 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion122 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion118 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion103 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion101 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion100 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion88 decks642 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion86 decks642 decks
10%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
13%inclusion95 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
13%inclusion89 decks674 decks
0%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion94 decks712 decks
10%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
13%inclusion84 decks642 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion93 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion91 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion90 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
13%inclusion81 decks642 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
12%inclusion87 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
12%inclusion78 decks641 decks
7%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
12%inclusion76 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
11%inclusion73 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion229 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
32%inclusion226 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion215 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion159 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion138 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion134 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion125 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion106 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion115 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion111 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron Haze
15%inclusion110 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion106 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion106 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion105 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion97 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion96 decks712 decks
-3%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion88 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion86 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion81 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
-19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion73 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion68 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion67 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.7%inclusion62 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion62 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.3%inclusion53 decks642 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion55 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion54 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.4%inclusion53 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.3%inclusion52 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion50 decks712 decks
2%synergy
First Day of Class
6.7%inclusion48 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion42 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.2%inclusion37 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Stitch Together
38%inclusion269 decks712 decks
34%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion265 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
31%inclusion218 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Persist
26%inclusion185 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion185 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion177 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion169 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion156 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion134 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion129 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion126 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion93 decks641 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion99 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion89 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion71 decks641 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion78 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion75 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion72 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion69 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Legions to Ashes
10%inclusion68 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.7%inclusion59 decks675 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.4%inclusion60 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.9%inclusion56 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.6%inclusion54 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion48 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
34%inclusion239 decks712 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion209 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion174 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion163 decks712 decks
-9%synergy
Blasting Station
18%inclusion130 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion106 decks712 decks
-20%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion92 decks641 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion98 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion81 decks712 decks
-17%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion73 decks712 decks
8%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
9.2%inclusion59 decks641 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion65 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.0%inclusion57 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.2%inclusion51 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.6%inclusion36 decks641 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion223 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion152 decks712 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion142 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion104 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion100 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion86 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion86 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion84 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
9.0%inclusion64 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.0%inclusion61 decks681 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion63 decks712 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion60 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion50 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.2%inclusion44 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.5%inclusion39 decks712 decks
-7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion36 decks712 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion74 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
26%inclusion187 decks712 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion159 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion158 decks712 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion156 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion142 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.6%inclusion47 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion53 decks712 decks
-15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion34 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion45 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.8%inclusion41 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.3%inclusion38 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion647 decks712 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion640 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
66%inclusion467 decks712 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion463 decks712 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion388 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion273 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion195 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion183 decks712 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion151 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion146 decks712 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion50 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion66 decks712 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.0%inclusion43 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion695 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion692 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion686 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion683 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion487 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion441 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion440 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion433 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion426 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion412 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion404 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion393 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion368 decks712 decks
25%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion347 decks712 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion347 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion328 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion310 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion307 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion302 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion290 decks712 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion288 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion273 decks712 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion272 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion268 decks712 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion259 decks712 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion258 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion250 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion222 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion216 decks712 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion207 decks712 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion188 decks712 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion185 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion173 decks712 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion172 decks712 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion168 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion167 decks712 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion161 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion159 decks712 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion159 decks712 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion153 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion142 decks712 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion138 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion134 decks712 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion131 decks712 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion122 decks712 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion122 decks712 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion117 decks712 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion114 decks712 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion111 decks712 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion101 decks712 decks
2%synergy