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
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Sanguine Bond
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Patron of the Vein
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Teysa Karlov
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Redemption Choir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Heirloom Blade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Rites
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Radiant Destiny
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Kindred Boon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Legion's Landing
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Voldaren Estate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Temple of Silence
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy