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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Redemption Choir
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Patron of the Vein
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Captivating Vampire
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Dusk
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Despark
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
47%synergy
March of the Canonized
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Rites
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Destiny
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Boon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Tainted Field
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy