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Nick Price
Jan 14, 2026
Nick Price
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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Kirol, Attentive First-Year
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
4.2%inclusion3 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Firdoch Core
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion187 decks219 decks
75%synergy
Captivating Vampire
84%inclusion183 decks219 decks
73%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion175 decks219 decks
72%synergy
Cordial Vampire
83%inclusion181 decks219 decks
72%synergy
Blood Artist
87%inclusion190 decks219 decks
69%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
74%inclusion160 decks217 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
74%inclusion163 decks219 decks
65%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
71%inclusion155 decks219 decks
61%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
73%inclusion160 decks219 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
68%inclusion148 decks219 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion154 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion150 decks219 decks
59%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
68%inclusion150 decks219 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
66%inclusion144 decks219 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion140 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion139 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
63%inclusion138 decks219 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion138 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
62%inclusion135 decks219 decks
52%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
58%inclusion126 decks219 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion123 decks219 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion118 decks219 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion105 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion92 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion89 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Malakir Bloodwitch
57%inclusion124 decks219 decks
50%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
53%inclusion115 decks219 decks
44%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
47%inclusion103 decks219 decks
40%synergy
Markov Baron
45%inclusion99 decks219 decks
39%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Viscera Seer
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
44%inclusion96 decks219 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion95 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
40%inclusion88 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Vampire Socialite
40%inclusion87 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
39%inclusion85 decks217 decks
34%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
37%inclusion82 decks219 decks
29%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
35%inclusion77 decks219 decks
30%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
35%inclusion76 decks219 decks
29%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion73 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Rakish Heir
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Patron of the Vein
26%inclusion56 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion49 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
20%inclusion43 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Tithe Drinker
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion114 decks219 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion96 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion95 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion20 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
48%inclusion106 decks219 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion78 decks219 decks
26%synergy
New Blood
29%inclusion63 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion59 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
-16%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion22 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Banner of Kinship
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-21%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion68 decks219 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion62 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion55 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Warleader's Call
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
55%inclusion121 decks219 decks
49%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion97 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion95 decks219 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion87 decks217 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion205 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion174 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion64 decks219 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion54 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion34 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-20%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion211 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion208 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion195 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion177 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion135 decks219 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
62%inclusion135 decks219 decks
54%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion130 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion123 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion109 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
48%inclusion105 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion104 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
47%inclusion103 decks219 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion102 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion94 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion93 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion92 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion89 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion84 decks219 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
37%inclusion82 decks219 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
-15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion78 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion77 decks219 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion74 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion68 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion48 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion41 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion39 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion30 decks217 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
5%synergy
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