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

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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
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Blood Artist
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Patron of the Vein
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Redemption Choir
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Teysa Karlov
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Heirloom Blade
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Radiant Destiny
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Boon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Legion's Landing
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Voldaren Estate
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Temple of Silence
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy