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
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Cordial Vampire
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Redemption Choir
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Captivating Vampire
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
48%synergy
March of the Canonized
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Boon
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
High Market
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Estate
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy