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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion244 decks263 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion250 decks263 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion230 decks263 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion224 decks263 decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion206 decks263 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion241 decks263 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
84%inclusion220 decks263 decks
71%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
76%inclusion200 decks263 decks
71%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion193 decks263 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
75%inclusion198 decks263 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion236 decks263 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion231 decks263 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion218 decks263 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion217 decks263 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion211 decks263 decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
79%inclusion207 decks263 decks
61%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion203 decks263 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion198 decks263 decks
54%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion190 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion186 decks263 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion167 decks263 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion157 decks263 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion143 decks263 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion137 decks263 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion58 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion55 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion45 decks263 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion28 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion26 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion183 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion177 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion175 decks263 decks
50%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion175 decks263 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion169 decks263 decks
59%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion167 decks263 decks
61%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion163 decks263 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion162 decks263 decks
58%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion156 decks263 decks
56%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
59%inclusion154 decks263 decks
53%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
51%inclusion133 decks263 decks
47%synergy
Redemption Choir
49%inclusion129 decks263 decks
45%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion111 decks263 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion105 decks263 decks
36%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion76 decks204 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion96 decks262 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion93 decks263 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
31%inclusion63 decks204 decks
25%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion81 decks263 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion76 decks263 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion74 decks263 decks
25%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion65 decks263 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion60 decks263 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion59 decks263 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion57 decks263 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion56 decks263 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion55 decks263 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
18%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion47 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion47 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion44 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion43 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion42 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion38 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion38 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion35 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
11%inclusion30 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion173 decks263 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion144 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
51%inclusion133 decks263 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion98 decks263 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion89 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion53 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion46 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion44 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion36 decks263 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion31 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion30 decks263 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion28 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion25 decks263 decks
-22%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.8%inclusion23 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion23 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
-15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.8%inclusion18 decks263 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
6.8%inclusion18 decks263 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
66%inclusion174 decks263 decks
33%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion167 decks263 decks
59%synergy
New Blood
51%inclusion134 decks263 decks
47%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion128 decks263 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion111 decks263 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion90 decks263 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion46 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
17%inclusion46 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion44 decks263 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion43 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion30 decks263 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion28 decks263 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion27 decks263 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
8.4%inclusion22 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion21 decks263 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.6%inclusion20 decks263 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion18 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
59%inclusion155 decks263 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion120 decks263 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion103 decks263 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion100 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion91 decks263 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
27%inclusion72 decks263 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion50 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion50 decks263 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion31 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion22 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.4%inclusion22 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion21 decks263 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
70%inclusion185 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Legion's Landing
49%inclusion129 decks263 decks
46%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion121 decks263 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion120 decks263 decks
25%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
38%inclusion99 decks263 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion94 decks263 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion85 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
25%inclusion65 decks263 decks
22%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion50 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion47 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion38 decks263 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion31 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion23 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion20 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
-9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion126 decks263 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
32%inclusion83 decks263 decks
26%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion25 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.6%inclusion20 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.7%inclusion15 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion194 decks263 decks
58%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
71%inclusion186 decks263 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion171 decks263 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion167 decks263 decks
43%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion86 decks263 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion71 decks263 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion69 decks263 decks
15%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion63 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion48 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion40 decks263 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion40 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion37 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion36 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion35 decks263 decks
-9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion29 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion27 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion252 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion238 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion181 decks263 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion157 decks263 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion42 decks263 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion23 decks263 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion259 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion258 decks263 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion254 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion245 decks263 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion234 decks263 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion209 decks263 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion202 decks263 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
73%inclusion193 decks263 decks
68%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion180 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion171 decks263 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
64%inclusion168 decks263 decks
58%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion159 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion154 decks263 decks
35%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion148 decks263 decks
50%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion138 decks263 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion126 decks263 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion111 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion108 decks263 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
39%inclusion102 decks263 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion81 decks263 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion75 decks263 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion72 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion59 decks263 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
21%inclusion56 decks263 decks
-19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion53 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion48 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion43 decks263 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion41 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion40 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion36 decks263 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion30 decks263 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion30 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion27 decks263 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion27 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion26 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion24 decks263 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion23 decks263 decks
5%synergy