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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
85%synergy
Cordial Vampire
87%inclusion73 decks84 decks
80%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
78%synergy
March of the Canonized
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
70%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
73%inclusion61 decks84 decks
68%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion68 decks84 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion75 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Village Rites
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Bloodghast
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
48%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Redemption Choir
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Patron of the Vein
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Dusk
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Legion's Landing
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Destiny
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Boon
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
25%synergy
High Market
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion81 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion76 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion81 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
65%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion59 decks84 decks
65%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-14%synergy