Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

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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
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Honest Work
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
88%synergy
Gravecrawler
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
88%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
81%synergy
Rooftop Storm
88%inclusion99 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Undead Augur
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Carrion Feeder
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Diregraf Captain
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
76%synergy
Plague Belcher
81%inclusion91 decks112 decks
76%synergy
Headless Rider
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
75%synergy
Necroduality
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
73%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
72%synergy
Warren Soultrader
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
72%synergy
Cryptbreaker
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
68%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Entomb
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Accursed Marauder
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
61%synergy
Relentless Dead
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Field of the Dead
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Midnight Reaper
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Lord of the Undead
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
53%synergy
The Scarab God
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Undead Warchief
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Vengeful Dead
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Death Baron
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Rot Hulk
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Putrid Goblin
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Zombie Master
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
19%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Havengul Lich
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Fell Stinger
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Perished
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Ravenous Rotbelly
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Grave Titan
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Grim Servant
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Ghast
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Graveborn Muse
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Vile Entomber
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Feral Ghoul
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-25%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Altar of Dementia
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Jet Medallion
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Wand of Orcus
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Blasting Station
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Kindred Discovery
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
70%synergy
Unholy Grotto
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Island
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Cavern of Souls
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
64%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Ruins
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Isle
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-27%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
River of Tears
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Ice Tunnel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy