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
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion263 decks293 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion252 decks293 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
82%inclusion240 decks293 decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion257 decks293 decks
76%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion266 decks293 decks
72%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion221 decks293 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion253 decks293 decks
71%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion229 decks293 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
72%inclusion211 decks293 decks
67%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion208 decks293 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion262 decks293 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion239 decks293 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion236 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion225 decks293 decks
61%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
76%inclusion224 decks293 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion224 decks293 decks
56%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion222 decks293 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion222 decks293 decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion212 decks293 decks
66%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
71%inclusion209 decks293 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion92 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion92 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion76 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion66 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion209 decks293 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion204 decks293 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
65%inclusion189 decks293 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion177 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
55%inclusion160 decks293 decks
51%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion156 decks293 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion154 decks293 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
52%inclusion152 decks293 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion152 decks293 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion149 decks293 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
49%inclusion143 decks293 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion138 decks293 decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
45%inclusion133 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion125 decks293 decks
35%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
39%inclusion114 decks293 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
37%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion110 decks293 decks
33%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion100 decks293 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion99 decks293 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion97 decks293 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion95 decks293 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
32%inclusion93 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
32%inclusion93 decks293 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion84 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
23%inclusion66 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion66 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion62 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion52 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion48 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion47 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion45 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion37 decks293 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion34 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion165 decks293 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion123 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion122 decks293 decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion104 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion100 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
25%inclusion74 decks293 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion55 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion32 decks293 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
-13%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
-23%synergy
Erode
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
-15%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion203 decks293 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
60%inclusion175 decks293 decks
57%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion143 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion142 decks293 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion70 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion63 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion43 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion42 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
-9%synergy
Vindicate
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
50%inclusion146 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion137 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion129 decks293 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion94 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion63 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
20%inclusion60 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion36 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion202 decks293 decks
63%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion185 decks293 decks
44%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
51%inclusion150 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion130 decks293 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion96 decks293 decks
31%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion80 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion76 decks293 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion68 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion57 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion54 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion52 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion36 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion32 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
-7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
-5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.8%inclusion17 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
49%inclusion143 decks293 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion112 decks293 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion20 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.1%inclusion18 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion237 decks293 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion216 decks293 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion150 decks293 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion113 decks293 decks
33%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion70 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion65 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion64 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion49 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion35 decks293 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion30 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
-15%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion21 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion276 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion262 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion197 decks293 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion196 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion99 decks293 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion88 decks293 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion292 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion288 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion276 decks293 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion274 decks293 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion218 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
73%inclusion213 decks293 decks
67%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion208 decks293 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion200 decks293 decks
45%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
68%inclusion198 decks293 decks
62%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion197 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion178 decks293 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
54%inclusion159 decks293 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion150 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion145 decks293 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion115 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion110 decks293 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion110 decks293 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion93 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion86 decks293 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion79 decks293 decks
-15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion75 decks293 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion53 decks293 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion44 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion43 decks293 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion41 decks293 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion28 decks293 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.2%inclusion27 decks293 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
8.2%inclusion24 decks293 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion22 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion19 decks293 decks
-13%synergy