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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion262 decks288 decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
85%inclusion244 decks288 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
82%inclusion236 decks288 decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion253 decks288 decks
76%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion221 decks288 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion262 decks288 decks
72%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion247 decks288 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
72%inclusion208 decks288 decks
67%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion205 decks288 decks
66%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion222 decks288 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion259 decks288 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion235 decks288 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion231 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion224 decks288 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion222 decks288 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion222 decks288 decks
57%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion219 decks288 decks
44%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion217 decks288 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion207 decks288 decks
66%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion205 decks288 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion90 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion90 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion78 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion66 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion57 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion203 decks288 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion202 decks288 decks
61%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion183 decks288 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion177 decks288 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion153 decks288 decks
50%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
53%inclusion153 decks288 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion152 decks288 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion152 decks288 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
52%inclusion149 decks288 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion146 decks288 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion143 decks288 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion135 decks288 decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
45%inclusion130 decks288 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion122 decks288 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion122 decks288 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion111 decks288 decks
37%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion109 decks288 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion105 decks288 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion97 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion97 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion94 decks288 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
33%inclusion94 decks288 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion93 decks288 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion93 decks288 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion84 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion69 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
23%inclusion66 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion65 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion58 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion57 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion54 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion52 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion47 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion45 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion39 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion33 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion34 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
57%inclusion163 decks288 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion122 decks288 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion120 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion102 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion100 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
25%inclusion71 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion56 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion32 decks288 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
-12%synergy
Get Lost
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion198 decks288 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
59%inclusion170 decks288 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion138 decks288 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion137 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion69 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion58 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion38 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.0%inclusion26 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion141 decks288 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion133 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion126 decks288 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion91 decks288 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion65 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
20%inclusion57 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion30 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion194 decks288 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion179 decks288 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
50%inclusion143 decks288 decks
43%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
43%inclusion123 decks288 decks
40%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion96 decks288 decks
31%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion77 decks288 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion73 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion70 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Boon
20%inclusion57 decks288 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion54 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion50 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion50 decks288 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion33 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.4%inclusion27 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion27 decks288 decks
-6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
-5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion137 decks288 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
37%inclusion107 decks288 decks
35%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion234 decks288 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion209 decks288 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion148 decks288 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion113 decks288 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion112 decks288 decks
22%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion64 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion64 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion49 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion34 decks288 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion31 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion29 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion20 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion272 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion258 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion199 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion192 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion97 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion87 decks288 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion40 decks288 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion287 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion283 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion271 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion269 decks288 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion213 decks288 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
72%inclusion207 decks288 decks
66%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion203 decks288 decks
65%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
67%inclusion194 decks288 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion194 decks288 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion193 decks288 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion176 decks288 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
54%inclusion156 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion147 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion143 decks288 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion111 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion110 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion109 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion90 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion85 decks288 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion80 decks288 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion73 decks288 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion63 decks287 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion54 decks288 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion43 decks288 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion42 decks288 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion41 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
8.7%inclusion25 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.9%inclusion17 decks288 decks
-20%synergy