Kuja, Mage Manufacturer (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Archaeomancer
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Sea Gate Oracle
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Merchant of Secrets
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Mysidian Elder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Step Through
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Stonybrook Banneret
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Portal Mage
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Vindictive Lich
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Basalt Ravager
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Galecaster Colossus
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Aether Channeler
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Exclusion Mage
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Anathemancer
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Havengul Lich
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Corpse Augur
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Obeka, Brute Chronologist
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Docent of Perfection
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Aether Adept
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Faller's Faithful
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sage of Fables
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Magus of the Mind
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visionary
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Serendib Sorcerer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Nivix Guildmage
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Timestream Navigator
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Chemister
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Overwhelmed Apprentice
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mairsil, the Pretender
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Body Double
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Seer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Augur of Bolas
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Wits
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Oracle of Tragedy
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Queen Brahne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Esper Ramuh
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Wizard's Retort
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Crosis's Charm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Displace
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Silumgar's Command
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Into the Roil
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Comet Storm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Memory Plunder
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron Dance
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Opportunity
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Essence Flux
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thunder Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fire Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ice Magic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Transpose
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Murder
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-37%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Necromantic Selection
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Decree of Pain
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Spelltwine
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Clone Legion
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fireball
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-40%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mind Spring
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nevinyrral's Disk
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mirror of the Forebears
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Shard
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer's Wand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Shadow
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mirror March
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ulgrotha
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Mystifying Maze
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
-39%synergy
Sol Ring
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
-43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Ether
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-39%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Manalith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Grixis Panorama
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Vivid Crag
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Vivid Marsh
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Vivid Creek
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Treno, Dark City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-39%synergy