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

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
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
High-Society Hunter
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Blood Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%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
86%synergy
Teysa Karlov
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%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
81%synergy
Cordial Vampire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Evangelist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
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
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%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
Redemption Choir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%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
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
New Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Blood Tribute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Incubator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Legion's Landing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Bonds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wedding Announcement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
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
Necromancy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Cover of Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Boon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%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
Bojuka Bog
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
The Black Gate
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
Eiganjo Castle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%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
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
76%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
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy