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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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Captivating Vampire
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
76%synergy
The One Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Teferi's Protection
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Twilight Prophet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Markov Baron
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vampire Socialite
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Tithe Drinker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Gas Guzzler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Insolent Neonate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Burnt Offering
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Urge to Feed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
New Blood
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Anointed Procession
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Warleader's Call
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Savai Triome
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-37%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Voldaren Estate
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-34%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
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