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

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
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Erode
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion166 decks181 decks
85%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion170 decks181 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
80%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
79%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion170 decks181 decks
75%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
74%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion137 decks181 decks
71%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion132 decks181 decks
68%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
71%inclusion129 decks181 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion134 decks181 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
92%inclusion166 decks181 decks
62%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
90%inclusion162 decks181 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion150 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion147 decks181 decks
67%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion140 decks181 decks
61%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion140 decks181 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion135 decks181 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion132 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion131 decks181 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion113 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion110 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion99 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion97 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion127 decks181 decks
65%synergy
Teysa Karlov
70%inclusion126 decks181 decks
54%synergy
Roaming Throne
69%inclusion125 decks181 decks
64%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion122 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Captivating Vampire
65%inclusion118 decks181 decks
62%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion114 decks181 decks
60%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion114 decks181 decks
53%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion111 decks181 decks
56%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
58%inclusion105 decks181 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
50%inclusion90 decks181 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
46%inclusion84 decks181 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
40%inclusion73 decks181 decks
37%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion68 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
31%inclusion57 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion50 decks181 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion124 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion113 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion89 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion73 decks181 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion59 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-12%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
-21%synergy
Inkshield
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
65%inclusion118 decks181 decks
33%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion113 decks181 decks
58%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
55%inclusion100 decks181 decks
52%synergy
New Blood
54%inclusion98 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion68 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
61%inclusion111 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion91 decks181 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion79 decks181 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion70 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion63 decks181 decks
30%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion45 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion22 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion122 decks181 decks
62%synergy
Legion's Landing
51%inclusion93 decks181 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion90 decks181 decks
30%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion77 decks181 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion65 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
34%inclusion62 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion52 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Changing Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
-8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
51%inclusion93 decks181 decks
49%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion141 decks181 decks
61%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion126 decks181 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion124 decks181 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion120 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion55 decks181 decks
19%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion38 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion174 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion168 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion108 decks181 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion178 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion178 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion172 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion169 decks181 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion160 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion148 decks181 decks
52%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion141 decks181 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion136 decks181 decks
70%synergy
Voldaren Estate
68%inclusion123 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion121 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion119 decks181 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion110 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion108 decks181 decks
37%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
57%inclusion104 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion103 decks181 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion89 decks181 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion82 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion68 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
36%inclusion66 decks181 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion59 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
-23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-4%synergy