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
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Curious Colossus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Murderous Redcap
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Lesser Masticore
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Necromancy
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Cloudshift
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Putrid Goblin
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Carrion Feeder
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Karmic Guide
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Restless Apparition
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Bloodghast
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Skirk Prospector
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Saw in Half
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron Haze
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
First Day of Class
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Soul Partition
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Unearth
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Persist
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Unburial Rites
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Flicker
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Blasting Station
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Thran Vigil
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Scrubland
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
85%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
85%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-29%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy