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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Damn
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Prophet
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Sanguine Bond
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Redemption Choir
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Teysa Karlov
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Captivating Vampire
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Revitalize
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Vona's Hunger
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Adamant Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Fumigate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Heirloom Blade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Rites
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Radiant Destiny
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
8%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Field
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Voldaren Estate
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Mire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Promising Vein
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Scrubland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy