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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cool but Rude
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Go Ninja Go
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Super Shredder
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
70%synergy
Ephemerate
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Murderous Redcap
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Lesser Masticore
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Necromancy
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Altar of Dementia
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Cloudshift
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Diviner
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Putrid Goblin
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Carrion Feeder
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Restless Apparition
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Cauldron Haze
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
First Day of Class
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Soul Partition
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Persist
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Unburial Rites
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Blasting Station
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Thran Vigil
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
69%synergy
Scrubland
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
87%synergy
Badlands
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
85%synergy
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion82 decks85 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy