Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion241 decks260 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion246 decks260 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion227 decks260 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion222 decks260 decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion202 decks260 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion239 decks260 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
83%inclusion215 decks260 decks
71%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
76%inclusion197 decks260 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion190 decks260 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion198 decks260 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion233 decks260 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion228 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion218 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion214 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion206 decks260 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
79%inclusion206 decks260 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion201 decks260 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion197 decks260 decks
55%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
73%inclusion190 decks260 decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion184 decks260 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion167 decks260 decks
53%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion159 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion145 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion57 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion55 decks260 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion182 decks260 decks
65%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
68%inclusion177 decks260 decks
65%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion175 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion175 decks260 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
65%inclusion170 decks260 decks
60%synergy
Captivating Vampire
64%inclusion167 decks260 decks
61%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion163 decks260 decks
59%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion161 decks260 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
60%inclusion155 decks260 decks
56%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
52%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion131 decks260 decks
46%synergy
Redemption Choir
49%inclusion127 decks260 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion110 decks260 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion103 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion75 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion96 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion90 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion78 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion73 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion72 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion60 decks260 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
17%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion56 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion53 decks260 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion44 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion171 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion142 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion131 decks260 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion100 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion87 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion28 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.3%inclusion24 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
-22%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
67%inclusion173 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion163 decks260 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
51%inclusion133 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion126 decks260 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion111 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion90 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion50 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion46 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion45 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion43 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion156 decks260 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion120 decks260 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion103 decks260 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion97 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion89 decks260 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion33 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
70%inclusion182 decks260 decks
64%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion130 decks260 decks
47%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion120 decks260 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion119 decks260 decks
25%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
37%inclusion96 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion93 decks260 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion86 decks260 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion47 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion39 decks260 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion34 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.4%inclusion14 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion125 decks260 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
31%inclusion81 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion21 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.8%inclusion15 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion195 decks260 decks
59%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion182 decks260 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion168 decks260 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion166 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion73 decks143 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion67 decks260 decks
6%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion65 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion36 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion35 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion22 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion249 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion234 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion153 decks260 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion38 decks260 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion20 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion256 decks260 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion255 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion251 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion242 decks260 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion232 decks260 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion208 decks260 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion202 decks260 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
74%inclusion193 decks260 decks
69%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion178 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion170 decks260 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion165 decks260 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion156 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion150 decks260 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
55%inclusion144 decks260 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
53%inclusion139 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion121 decks260 decks
41%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion109 decks260 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion104 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion98 decks260 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion81 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion73 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion71 decks260 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion58 decks260 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion54 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion51 decks260 decks
-21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion49 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion48 decks260 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion42 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks260 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion40 decks260 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion32 decks260 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion30 decks260 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion29 decks260 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion26 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion22 decks227 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.2%inclusion24 decks260 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
5%synergy