Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Winnowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
74%synergy
March of the Canonized
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
70%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Damn
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Bloodghast
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Redemption Choir
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Patron of the Vein
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%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
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
0%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
Call to the Feast
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
The Masamune
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Rites
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Destiny
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Boon
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
35%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
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Westvale Abbey
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-2%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
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%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
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-10%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