Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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
Turbulent Moor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
93%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
88%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Patron of the Vein
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Redemption Choir
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Champion of Dusk
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Return to Dust
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Despark
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Damn
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
34%synergy
New Blood
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Changing Loyalty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
23%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy