Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Self-Damage

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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
Stensian Sanguinist
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Blood Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sanguine Evangelist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
High-Society Hunter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Redemption Choir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vona's Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
New Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Legion's Landing
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Bonds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wedding Announcement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Boon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Test of Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Three Tree City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy