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
Honest Work
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
88%synergy
Gravecrawler
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
88%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
80%synergy
Rooftop Storm
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Undead Augur
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Diregraf Captain
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Carrion Feeder
83%inclusion92 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Headless Rider
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Necroduality
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Plague Belcher
81%inclusion90 decks111 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
72%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
71%synergy
Cryptbreaker
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Warren Soultrader
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
70%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Accursed Marauder
68%inclusion65 decks95 decks
60%synergy
Entomb
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Relentless Dead
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion83 decks111 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Field of the Dead
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Midnight Reaper
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Lord of the Undead
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Undead Warchief
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
49%synergy
The Scarab God
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Vengeful Dead
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
45%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Death Baron
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Rot Hulk
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Putrid Goblin
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Zombie Master
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Fell Stinger
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Havengul Lich
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Champion of the Perished
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Ravenous Rotbelly
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Grave Titan
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Grim Servant
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Ghast
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Graveborn Muse
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Vile Entomber
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Feral Ghoul
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Lich Lord of Unx
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-22%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-25%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
65%inclusion72 decks111 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Altar of Dementia
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Orcus
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Blasting Station
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
69%synergy
Unholy Grotto
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
16%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion109 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
28%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion107 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion105 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion101 decks111 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Island
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Cavern of Souls
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
63%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion78 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Sunken Ruins
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Isle
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-28%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Darkslick Shores
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
River of Tears
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-17%synergy