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
Scheming Silvertongue
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Moor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Twilight Prophet
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%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
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Teysa Karlov
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Redemption Choir
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Patron of the Vein
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Captivating Vampire
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Champion of Dusk
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%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
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%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
-14%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tribute
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%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
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ninja Teen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%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
Attrition
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
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%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
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%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
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Tainted Field
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%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
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%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