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
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
79%synergy
March of the Canonized
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Village Rites
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Bloodghast
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Redemption Choir
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Patron of the Vein
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Champion of Dusk
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
The Masamune
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Legion's Landing
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Destiny
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Boon
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
24%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion87 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy