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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Reaping Willow
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Personify
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
83%inclusion147 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Animate Dead
58%inclusion102 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Anger
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Ephemerate
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Stitch Together
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Murderous Redcap
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion105 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
50%inclusion88 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Karmic Guide
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
20%synergy
The Warring Triad
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Lesser Masticore
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
17%inclusion30 decks173 decks
4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
15%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Restless Apparition
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Cauldron Haze
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Despark
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-22%synergy
Village Rites
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Rise of the Dark Realms
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Snort
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Unburial Rites
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Legions to Ashes
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion18 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Phoenix Down
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-16%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Key to the City
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Coin of Fate
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Currency Converter
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
37%inclusion65 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Necromancy
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Smile at Death
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion158 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion176 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion176 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion173 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion106 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion103 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion103 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
47%inclusion83 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
45%inclusion79 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion74 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion67 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion66 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Elegant Parlor
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
6%synergy