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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
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
High-Society Hunter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lord of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kalastria Highborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drana and Linvala
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Thrilling Encore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Treacherous Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Victimize
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Kindred Dominance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
New Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%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
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Kindred Boon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Legion's Landing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%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
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Cover of Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Test of Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin the Mirthless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Voldaren Estate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy