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
Stensian Sanguinist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion179 decks194 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion182 decks194 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion167 decks194 decks
80%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion166 decks194 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion182 decks194 decks
74%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion164 decks194 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion151 decks194 decks
73%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion144 decks194 decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
71%inclusion138 decks194 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion141 decks194 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
92%inclusion178 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
89%inclusion173 decks194 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion163 decks194 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion159 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion156 decks194 decks
66%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion152 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion150 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion147 decks194 decks
55%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
74%inclusion143 decks194 decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion140 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion121 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion116 decks194 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion102 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion137 decks194 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion137 decks194 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
69%inclusion134 decks194 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
69%inclusion133 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
63%synergy
Captivating Vampire
64%inclusion125 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion123 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion121 decks194 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion119 decks194 decks
56%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion115 decks194 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
50%inclusion97 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
47%inclusion92 decks194 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion84 decks194 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion83 decks194 decks
39%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
39%inclusion76 decks194 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion64 decks194 decks
30%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33%inclusion64 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion58 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion48 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion46 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion129 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion95 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion77 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion61 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Despark
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-22%synergy
Inkshield
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-14%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion125 decks194 decks
32%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion121 decks194 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion103 decks194 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
53%inclusion102 decks194 decks
49%synergy
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion78 decks194 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion42 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion117 decks194 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion93 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion79 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion75 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion66 decks194 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion48 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion132 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Legion's Landing
52%inclusion101 decks194 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion96 decks194 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion82 decks194 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
37%inclusion72 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
35%inclusion68 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion58 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
20%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Changing Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion97 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion50 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
76%inclusion147 decks194 decks
59%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion136 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion133 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion129 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion65 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion59 decks194 decks
19%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion51 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion185 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion176 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion137 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion191 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion191 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion185 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion181 decks194 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion172 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion157 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
77%inclusion149 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
74%inclusion144 decks194 decks
69%synergy
Caves of Koilos
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
66%inclusion128 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion125 decks194 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion117 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion117 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
57%inclusion110 decks194 decks
50%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
56%inclusion109 decks194 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion94 decks194 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion84 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion76 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion72 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion62 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
-23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
4%synergy