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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion222 decks241 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion228 decks241 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion209 decks241 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion206 decks241 decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion186 decks241 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion220 decks241 decks
71%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
82%inclusion198 decks241 decks
70%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion179 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion175 decks241 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
70%inclusion168 decks241 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion216 decks241 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion210 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion200 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion196 decks241 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion191 decks241 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
78%inclusion189 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion186 decks241 decks
60%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
75%inclusion180 decks241 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion178 decks241 decks
53%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion175 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion153 decks241 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion130 decks241 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion127 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion50 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion170 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion165 decks241 decks
63%synergy
Teysa Karlov
68%inclusion164 decks241 decks
52%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion164 decks241 decks
64%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion162 decks241 decks
62%synergy
Captivating Vampire
64%inclusion154 decks241 decks
61%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion152 decks241 decks
52%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion150 decks241 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
53%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion141 decks241 decks
55%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
48%inclusion116 decks241 decks
44%synergy
Redemption Choir
48%inclusion115 decks241 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion99 decks241 decks
39%synergy
Vein Ripper
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion92 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion78 decks209 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
29%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion66 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion66 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
27%inclusion65 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion58 decks241 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion56 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion54 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion46 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion38 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion156 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion131 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion117 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion94 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion78 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion30 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
65%inclusion157 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion151 decks241 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
52%inclusion125 decks241 decks
48%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion117 decks241 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion84 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion51 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion42 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion41 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Plea
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
59%inclusion141 decks241 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion108 decks241 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion82 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion60 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion49 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion22 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion17 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion166 decks241 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
51%inclusion123 decks241 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion113 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion105 decks241 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
37%inclusion89 decks241 decks
28%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
34%inclusion83 decks241 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion55 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion48 decks241 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
12%inclusion28 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion25 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion18 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
-12%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.8%inclusion14 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion117 decks241 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
29%inclusion70 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion20 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion180 decks241 decks
58%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
71%inclusion170 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion155 decks241 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion152 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion65 decks241 decks
15%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion62 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion61 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion44 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion35 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion231 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion218 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion161 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion136 decks241 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion237 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion237 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion232 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion222 decks241 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion213 decks241 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion190 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion186 decks241 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
74%inclusion179 decks241 decks
69%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion160 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion155 decks241 decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion153 decks241 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion146 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion143 decks241 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion135 decks241 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
53%inclusion127 decks241 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion114 decks241 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion98 decks241 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
40%inclusion97 decks241 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
35%inclusion85 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion71 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion69 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion67 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion52 decks241 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion47 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion37 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion34 decks241 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion31 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion29 decks241 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion27 decks241 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion21 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
4%synergy