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

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
Stensian Sanguinist
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Turbulent Moor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
87%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Prophet
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Teysa Karlov
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Redemption Choir
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Patron of the Vein
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Champion of Dusk
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tribute
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fumigate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
44%synergy
March of the Canonized
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Rites
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Radiant Destiny
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Attrition
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Umbral Expanse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy