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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion188 decks204 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion191 decks204 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion177 decks204 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion175 decks204 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion192 decks204 decks
75%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion160 decks204 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
83%inclusion170 decks204 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion153 decks204 decks
70%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
71%inclusion144 decks204 decks
67%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion149 decks204 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion185 decks204 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
89%inclusion182 decks204 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion173 decks204 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion165 decks204 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion162 decks204 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion159 decks204 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion156 decks204 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion152 decks204 decks
54%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
74%inclusion151 decks204 decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion148 decks204 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion127 decks204 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion121 decks204 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion112 decks204 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion110 decks204 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion41 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion23 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion145 decks204 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion145 decks204 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
69%inclusion140 decks204 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
68%inclusion139 decks204 decks
52%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion139 decks204 decks
64%synergy
Captivating Vampire
65%inclusion132 decks204 decks
62%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion132 decks204 decks
54%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion128 decks204 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion124 decks204 decks
55%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion120 decks204 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Redemption Choir
50%inclusion102 decks204 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
47%inclusion96 decks204 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion87 decks204 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion85 decks204 decks
38%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion77 decks204 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion76 decks204 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion69 decks204 decks
30%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion66 decks204 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion64 decks204 decks
29%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion59 decks204 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion51 decks204 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion49 decks204 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion46 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion44 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion44 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion42 decks204 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion40 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion37 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion31 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion31 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion30 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion25 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion24 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion23 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion134 decks204 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion112 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion98 decks204 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion80 decks204 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion63 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion44 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion37 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion24 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
-14%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
-24%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
63%inclusion129 decks204 decks
30%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion127 decks204 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
54%inclusion111 decks204 decks
51%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion103 decks204 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion86 decks204 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion73 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion44 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion31 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion25 decks204 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
-12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion122 decks204 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion97 decks204 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion83 decks204 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion76 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion68 decks204 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion50 decks204 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion41 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion24 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion141 decks204 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
51%inclusion104 decks204 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion99 decks204 decks
28%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion89 decks204 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion74 decks204 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion73 decks204 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion66 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion47 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
-8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
-12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion101 decks204 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
29%inclusion60 decks204 decks
24%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
76%inclusion156 decks204 decks
60%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
72%inclusion146 decks204 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion136 decks204 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion129 decks204 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion70 decks204 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion58 decks204 decks
17%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion51 decks204 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion48 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion30 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
-10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion194 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion183 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion140 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion118 decks204 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion29 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion200 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion200 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion194 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion189 decks204 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion180 decks204 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion164 decks204 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion158 decks204 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
76%inclusion156 decks204 decks
71%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion137 decks204 decks
62%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion136 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion131 decks204 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion123 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion121 decks204 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
55%inclusion113 decks204 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
54%inclusion111 decks204 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion99 decks204 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion84 decks204 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion78 decks204 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion75 decks204 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion62 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion59 decks204 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion56 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion44 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion42 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion37 decks204 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion34 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion30 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion25 decks204 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion20 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion17 decks204 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
4%synergy