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
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curious Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kulrath Zealot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Reanimate
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Ephemerate
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Murderous Redcap
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Cloudshift
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Lesser Masticore
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Necromancy
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Altar of Dementia
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Putrid Goblin
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Restless Apparition
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Skirk Prospector
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron Haze
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
First Day of Class
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Soul Partition
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Unearth
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Persist
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-18%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Flicker
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Blasting Station
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Thran Vigil
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
7%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Scrubland
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Arid Mesa
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
63%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Savai Triome
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
-23%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-25%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-9%synergy