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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
Desperate Plea
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
73%synergy
March of the Canonized
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
69%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Twilight Prophet
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Bloodghast
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Redemption Choir
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Patron of the Vein
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Liliana's Contract
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
24%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy