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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4.7%inclusion10 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Cool but Rude
4.2%inclusion13 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.4%inclusion3 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Ninja Teen
1.3%inclusion4 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Splinter's Technique
1.3%inclusion4 decks310 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
80%inclusion685 decks858 decks
63%synergy
Murderous Redcap
55%inclusion475 decks858 decks
52%synergy
Ephemerate
54%inclusion462 decks858 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion475 decks858 decks
47%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
51%inclusion441 decks858 decks
47%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
47%inclusion401 decks858 decks
45%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
51%inclusion436 decks858 decks
43%synergy
Putrid Goblin
44%inclusion380 decks858 decks
43%synergy
Cloudshift
45%inclusion389 decks858 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion426 decks858 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion570 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
48%inclusion413 decks858 decks
39%synergy
Anger
47%inclusion400 decks858 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion399 decks858 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion380 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion380 decks858 decks
31%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
44%inclusion374 decks858 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
43%inclusion371 decks858 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion345 decks858 decks
34%synergy
Stitch Together
40%inclusion341 decks858 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion143 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion125 decks858 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion109 decks858 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion93 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion91 decks858 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion81 decks858 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.6%inclusion65 decks858 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.2%inclusion62 decks858 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion59 decks858 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.3%inclusion54 decks858 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Lesser Masticore
38%inclusion330 decks858 decks
37%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion295 decks858 decks
33%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
32%inclusion274 decks858 decks
31%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
31%inclusion269 decks858 decks
28%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion269 decks858 decks
26%synergy
Karmic Guide
31%inclusion264 decks858 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion261 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion258 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion255 decks858 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Diviner
29%inclusion95 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion238 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
27%inclusion182 decks675 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion230 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion227 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion223 decks858 decks
19%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
25%inclusion196 decks788 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion213 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion209 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion200 decks858 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion199 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
23%inclusion179 decks788 decks
18%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion176 decks788 decks
18%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
22%inclusion170 decks788 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion184 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
20%inclusion174 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Restless Apparition
20%inclusion174 decks858 decks
20%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
20%inclusion156 decks775 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion172 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion164 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion164 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion156 decks858 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion151 decks832 decks
2%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
17%inclusion91 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion141 decks858 decks
13%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion131 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion127 decks858 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion126 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion125 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
14%inclusion116 decks821 decks
1%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
14%inclusion118 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion107 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion115 decks858 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
13%inclusion105 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
13%inclusion114 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion114 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion104 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion113 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
12%inclusion96 decks788 decks
8%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
12%inclusion96 decks789 decks
7%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion104 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
32%inclusion278 decks858 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion275 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion268 decks858 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion183 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion170 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion164 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion154 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion144 decks858 decks
-6%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion142 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion130 decks788 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion136 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion135 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion133 decks858 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion130 decks858 decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion128 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Cauldron Haze
14%inclusion124 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion121 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion105 decks858 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion105 decks858 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion105 decks858 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion94 decks858 decks
-18%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion93 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion89 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion84 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion83 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion81 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.0%inclusion77 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion75 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion74 decks858 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion70 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Personify
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.8%inclusion67 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Espers to Magicite
7.7%inclusion61 decks789 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion66 decks858 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion45 decks610 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.2%inclusion62 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.0%inclusion60 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.0%inclusion60 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion59 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.9%inclusion59 decks858 decks
-5%synergy
First Day of Class
6.9%inclusion59 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion58 decks858 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion52 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion51 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion46 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion46 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.2%inclusion45 decks858 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.2%inclusion45 decks858 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.2%inclusion45 decks858 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
36%inclusion312 decks858 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
30%inclusion257 decks858 decks
28%synergy
Persist
27%inclusion229 decks858 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion220 decks858 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion213 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion202 decks858 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion200 decks858 decks
15%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion181 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion163 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion156 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion152 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion117 decks788 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion120 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion113 decks858 decks
11%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion82 decks788 decks
8%synergy
Legions to Ashes
10%inclusion87 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion84 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion83 decks858 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion83 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.0%inclusion74 decks822 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.0%inclusion77 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.8%inclusion67 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion65 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.0%inclusion60 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.6%inclusion57 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion52 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion44 decks858 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.0%inclusion43 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion43 decks858 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion284 decks858 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion243 decks858 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion206 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion195 decks858 decks
-9%synergy
Blasting Station
19%inclusion163 decks858 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion123 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion122 decks858 decks
-20%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion112 decks788 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion110 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion94 decks858 decks
-18%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion85 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion78 decks858 decks
1%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
9.0%inclusion71 decks788 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.5%inclusion64 decks858 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.3%inclusion63 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.2%inclusion53 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Coin of Fate
5.3%inclusion42 decks788 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion265 decks858 decks
28%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
22%inclusion192 decks858 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion176 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion124 decks858 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion123 decks858 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion100 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion99 decks858 decks
-7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion98 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion74 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.6%inclusion71 decks827 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.3%inclusion71 decks858 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.5%inclusion64 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
6.8%inclusion58 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.1%inclusion52 decks858 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion83 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
27%inclusion234 decks858 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion190 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion189 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion176 decks858 decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion166 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion136 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion74 decks858 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion61 decks767 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.1%inclusion61 decks858 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion52 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion49 decks858 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion38 decks679 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion781 decks858 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion759 decks858 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion561 decks858 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion552 decks858 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion456 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion326 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion223 decks858 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion205 decks858 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion171 decks858 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion170 decks858 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion62 decks628 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion80 decks858 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion72 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion54 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion835 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion830 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion819 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion819 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion593 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion547 decks858 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion537 decks858 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion530 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion515 decks858 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion508 decks858 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion492 decks858 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion488 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion468 decks858 decks
27%synergy
Nomad Outpost
49%inclusion423 decks858 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion413 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion392 decks858 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion369 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion358 decks858 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion355 decks858 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
41%inclusion353 decks858 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion350 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion337 decks858 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
37%inclusion321 decks858 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion318 decks858 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion316 decks858 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion310 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion299 decks858 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion276 decks858 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion266 decks858 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion249 decks858 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion237 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion225 decks858 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion223 decks858 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion214 decks858 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion209 decks858 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion208 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion199 decks858 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion190 decks858 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion183 decks858 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion174 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion166 decks858 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion164 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion161 decks858 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion159 decks858 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion156 decks858 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion139 decks858 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion138 decks858 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion135 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion134 decks858 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion125 decks858 decks
2%synergy