Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion250 decks277 decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion237 decks277 decks
80%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
82%inclusion228 decks277 decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion243 decks277 decks
76%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion215 decks277 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion250 decks277 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion240 decks277 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion205 decks277 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion203 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
72%inclusion199 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion248 decks277 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion228 decks277 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion223 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion216 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion215 decks277 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion214 decks277 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion213 decks277 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion212 decks277 decks
56%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion208 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion198 decks277 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion90 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion89 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion63 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion27 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion194 decks277 decks
61%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion193 decks277 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion175 decks277 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion169 decks277 decks
46%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion148 decks277 decks
50%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion147 decks277 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion147 decks277 decks
50%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion144 decks277 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
52%inclusion143 decks277 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
51%inclusion141 decks277 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion139 decks277 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion127 decks277 decks
37%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
45%inclusion125 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion120 decks277 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion119 decks277 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion108 decks277 decks
37%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion106 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion101 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
35%inclusion97 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion92 decks277 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion90 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
32%inclusion89 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion81 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion69 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion65 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
23%inclusion64 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion49 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion48 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion45 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion44 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion43 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion42 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion42 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion40 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion37 decks277 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion34 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion34 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion33 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
55%inclusion153 decks277 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion119 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion115 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion97 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion96 decks277 decks
23%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion71 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion52 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion31 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Despark
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion192 decks277 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
59%inclusion164 decks277 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion133 decks277 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
47%inclusion130 decks277 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion67 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion42 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion40 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion137 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion127 decks277 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion121 decks277 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion90 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion62 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
19%inclusion54 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion38 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion35 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion185 decks277 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion172 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
50%inclusion139 decks277 decks
43%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion122 decks277 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion92 decks277 decks
31%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion72 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion65 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
21%inclusion57 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion49 decks277 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion33 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion32 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
-10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
-5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion132 decks277 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion105 decks277 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion224 decks277 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion202 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion142 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion109 decks277 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion108 decks277 decks
33%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion63 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion62 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion61 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion49 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion33 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion32 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion262 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion248 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion188 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion187 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion85 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion276 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion273 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion261 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion260 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion204 decks277 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
71%inclusion197 decks277 decks
65%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion193 decks277 decks
64%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion187 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion187 decks277 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
67%inclusion186 decks277 decks
62%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
62%inclusion171 decks277 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion147 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion146 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion139 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion109 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion106 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion105 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion91 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion88 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion78 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion72 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion59 decks276 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion54 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion46 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion41 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion40 decks277 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Scrubland
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-9%synergy