Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Twilight Diviner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Kulrath Zealot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Murderous Redcap
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Entomb
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Necromancy
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Cloudshift
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Lesser Masticore
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Altar of Dementia
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Putrid Goblin
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Restless Apparition
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Saw in Half
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cauldron Haze
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
First Day of Class
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Demand Answers
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Partition
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Lively Dirge
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Persist
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Unburial Rites
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Flicker
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Blasting Station
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Monument to Endurance
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Barren Moor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Scrubland
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
86%synergy
Marsh Flats
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
85%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Savai Triome
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-25%synergy