Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded 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
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
83%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion72 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
79%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
78%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
70%synergy
March of the Canonized
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
69%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Village Rites
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Redemption Choir
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Patron of the Vein
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Inkshield
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Legion's Landing
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Destiny
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
25%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Westvale Abbey
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion79 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion79 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-6%synergy