Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver (Commander)

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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
MTGStocks
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion262 decks2.61K decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.7%inclusion179 decks2.66K decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion132 decks2.66K decks
3%synergy
Gathering Stone
2.5%inclusion66 decks2.61K decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.0%inclusion51 decks2.61K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Diregraf Captain
93%inclusion19.4K decks20.9K decks
81%synergy
Rooftop Storm
91%inclusion19.1K decks20.9K decks
81%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
87%inclusion18.2K decks20.9K decks
77%synergy
Gravecrawler
85%inclusion17.7K decks20.9K decks
75%synergy
Death Baron
83%inclusion17.2K decks20.9K decks
73%synergy
Undead Augur
82%inclusion17.1K decks20.9K decks
73%synergy
Necroduality
69%inclusion14.4K decks20.9K decks
61%synergy
Headless Rider
68%inclusion14.2K decks20.9K decks
61%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
68%inclusion14.2K decks20.9K decks
60%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
68%inclusion14.2K decks20.9K decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
71%inclusion14.8K decks20.9K decks
58%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
65%inclusion13.5K decks20.9K decks
57%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
63%inclusion13.1K decks20.9K decks
56%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion13.1K decks20.9K decks
27%synergy
Midnight Reaper
62%inclusion13K decks20.9K decks
55%synergy
Carrion Feeder
62%inclusion12.9K decks20.9K decks
56%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
61%inclusion12.8K decks20.9K decks
54%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
61%inclusion12.7K decks20.9K decks
54%synergy
Undead Warchief
58%inclusion12K decks20.9K decks
51%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
57%inclusion11.9K decks20.9K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion4.79K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion4.55K decks20.9K decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
21%inclusion4.35K decks20.9K decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion4.17K decks20.9K decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion3.19K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion2.80K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion2.40K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.4%inclusion1.54K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Gisa and Geralf
56%inclusion11.8K decks20.9K decks
50%synergy
Plague Belcher
56%inclusion11.6K decks20.9K decks
50%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
54%inclusion11.2K decks20.9K decks
48%synergy
Cryptbreaker
53%inclusion11K decks20.9K decks
46%synergy
Champion of the Perished
52%inclusion10.9K decks20.9K decks
45%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
52%inclusion8.18K decks15.7K decks
46%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
48%inclusion10.1K decks20.9K decks
42%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion9.98K decks20.9K decks
43%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
48%inclusion9.94K decks20.9K decks
43%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
46%inclusion9.50K decks20.9K decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Undead
45%inclusion9.34K decks20.9K decks
40%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
43%inclusion8.98K decks20.9K decks
40%synergy
Vengeful Dead
43%inclusion8.98K decks20.9K decks
38%synergy
Ravenous Rotbelly
42%inclusion8.74K decks20.9K decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion7.60K decks19K decks
32%synergy
Relentless Dead
37%inclusion7.71K decks20.9K decks
33%synergy
Zombie Master
36%inclusion7.47K decks20.9K decks
31%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
36%inclusion7.45K decks20.9K decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
35%inclusion6.60K decks19.1K decks
31%synergy
Eternal Skylord
31%inclusion6.45K decks20.9K decks
27%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
29%inclusion6.11K decks20.9K decks
26%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
29%inclusion6.02K decks20.9K decks
25%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
29%inclusion5.99K decks20.9K decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
26%inclusion5.50K decks20.9K decks
22%synergy
Grave Titan
24%inclusion5.04K decks20.9K decks
18%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
24%inclusion5.03K decks20.9K decks
18%synergy
Gravespawn Sovereign
23%inclusion4.83K decks20.9K decks
21%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion4.71K decks20.9K decks
19%synergy
Bladestitched Skaab
22%inclusion4.61K decks20.9K decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
21%inclusion3.50K decks16.9K decks
16%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
19%inclusion3.91K decks20.9K decks
17%synergy
Corpse Augur
18%inclusion3.79K decks20.9K decks
16%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
18%inclusion2.48K decks13.8K decks
16%synergy
Havengul Lich
18%inclusion3.73K decks20.9K decks
14%synergy
Rot Hulk
17%inclusion3.58K decks20.9K decks
15%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
17%inclusion3.47K decks20.9K decks
14%synergy
Undead Alchemist
16%inclusion3.42K decks20.9K decks
14%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
16%inclusion3.29K decks20.9K decks
13%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
16%inclusion3.17K decks20.2K decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
15%inclusion3.18K decks20.9K decks
13%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
15%inclusion2.01K decks13.8K decks
13%synergy
Fell Stinger
14%inclusion3K decks20.9K decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Creation
14%inclusion3K decks20.9K decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion2.94K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion2.77K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Devotee
13%inclusion2.72K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Master of Death
13%inclusion2.72K decks20.9K decks
9%synergy
Graveborn Muse
13%inclusion2.69K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion2.62K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Grim Servant
12%inclusion2.29K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
51%inclusion10.6K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion7.87K decks20.9K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
36%inclusion7.53K decks20.9K decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion5.75K decks20.9K decks
23%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion5.23K decks20.9K decks
17%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion5.02K decks20.9K decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion4.96K decks20.9K decks
-7%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion4.40K decks20.9K decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion2.98K decks16.8K decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
17%inclusion3.50K decks20.9K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion3.24K decks20.9K decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion3.11K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion3.05K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion2.80K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion2.77K decks20.9K decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion2.70K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
12%inclusion2.55K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion2.46K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion2.34K decks20.9K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion2.02K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.4%inclusion1.96K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.7%inclusion1.81K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion1.74K decks20.9K decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion1.68K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Murder
7.4%inclusion1.55K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion1.40K decks19.1K decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion1.50K decks20.9K decks
-23%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.0%inclusion1.47K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Deadly Plot
6.3%inclusion1.31K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.2%inclusion1.29K decks20.9K decks
-9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.9%inclusion1.24K decks20.9K decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Empty the Laboratory
56%inclusion11.7K decks20.9K decks
51%synergy
Army of the Damned
45%inclusion9.47K decks20.9K decks
38%synergy
Victimize
41%inclusion8.62K decks20.9K decks
28%synergy
Distant Melody
39%inclusion8.23K decks20.9K decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion6.57K decks20.9K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion5.32K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Dark Salvation
24%inclusion5.12K decks20.9K decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion4.62K decks20.9K decks
16%synergy
Dread Summons
22%inclusion4.57K decks20.9K decks
18%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
22%inclusion4.56K decks20.9K decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion3.73K decks20.9K decks
10%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion3.48K decks20.9K decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion2.96K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion2.79K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Necrotic Hex
13%inclusion2.72K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Syphon Flesh
12%inclusion2.48K decks20.9K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1.73K decks15.6K decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion2.29K decks20.9K decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion2.21K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion2.03K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.2%inclusion1.92K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.8%inclusion1.84K decks20.9K decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1.73K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Crippling Fear
7.1%inclusion1.49K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.3%inclusion1.32K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.2%inclusion1.30K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion1.28K decks20.9K decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion1.27K decks20.9K decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.8%inclusion1.21K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.7%inclusion1.19K decks20.9K decks
2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.2%inclusion1.09K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Hour of Eternity
5.0%inclusion1.05K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion9.02K decks20.9K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
41%inclusion8.66K decks20.9K decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion7.20K decks20.9K decks
25%synergy
Wand of Orcus
24%inclusion5.01K decks20.9K decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion4.15K decks20.9K decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion3.48K decks20.9K decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion3.41K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion2.79K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion1.95K decks20.9K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion1.79K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion1.39K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion1.33K decks20.9K decks
-18%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.2%inclusion1.30K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.2%inclusion1.29K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.0%inclusion1.25K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
5.4%inclusion740 decks13.8K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
48%inclusion9.96K decks20.9K decks
43%synergy
Open the Graves
34%inclusion7.06K decks20.9K decks
29%synergy
Liliana's Mastery
33%inclusion6.88K decks20.9K decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion6.43K decks20.9K decks
25%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion5.22K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion5.09K decks20.9K decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
24%inclusion4.96K decks20.9K decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion4.78K decks20.9K decks
20%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
18%inclusion3.71K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion2.88K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion2.80K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion1.92K decks16.9K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion2.02K decks20.9K decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.4%inclusion1.97K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
9.2%inclusion1.92K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.4%inclusion1.75K decks20.9K decks
-7%synergy
Graf Harvest
7.9%inclusion1.65K decks20.9K decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
7.7%inclusion1.60K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.1%inclusion1.28K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Call to the Grave
5.9%inclusion1.23K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.4%inclusion1.13K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
41%inclusion8.65K decks20.9K decks
36%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
35%inclusion7.38K decks20.9K decks
30%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
17%inclusion3.49K decks20.9K decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion12.6K decks20.9K decks
21%synergy
Mortuary Mire
39%inclusion8.04K decks20.9K decks
31%synergy
Unholy Grotto
37%inclusion7.64K decks20.9K decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion6.37K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion5.65K decks20.9K decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion4.99K decks20.9K decks
-12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion4.41K decks20.9K decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion3.28K decks18.1K decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion3.55K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion2.16K decks13.8K decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion2.35K decks20.9K decks
-7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion2.03K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.3%inclusion1.52K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
High Market
7.1%inclusion1.49K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion1.49K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.5%inclusion1.06K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion19.6K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion19K decks20.9K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion14.6K decks20.9K decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion11.1K decks20.9K decks
-7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
52%inclusion10.9K decks20.9K decks
47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion6.29K decks20.9K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion4.52K decks20.9K decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion3.06K decks18K decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion3.37K decks20.9K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion3.12K decks20.9K decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion3.06K decks20.9K decks
-17%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion2.88K decks20.9K decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.9%inclusion1.85K decks20.9K decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.5%inclusion508 decks7.77K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion20.2K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Island
95%inclusion19.9K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion19.4K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
81%inclusion16.8K decks20.9K decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
67%inclusion14.1K decks20.9K decks
23%synergy
Choked Estuary
65%inclusion13.6K decks20.9K decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion13.2K decks20.9K decks
36%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
57%inclusion11.9K decks20.9K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
52%inclusion10.8K decks20.9K decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion10.1K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
48%inclusion9.97K decks20.9K decks
9%synergy
Watery Grave
46%inclusion9.55K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion9.43K decks20.9K decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion9.23K decks20.9K decks
38%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
42%inclusion8.86K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion7.57K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion7.10K decks20.9K decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion6.51K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion6.20K decks20.9K decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
26%inclusion5.38K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion3.45K decks16.9K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion4.13K decks20.9K decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion3.50K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion3.29K decks20.9K decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion3.22K decks20.9K decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion3.11K decks20.9K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion3.10K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion2.88K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion2.82K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion2.30K decks20.9K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion2.02K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion2.17K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
9.0%inclusion1.87K decks20.9K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion1.75K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1.73K decks20.9K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion1.56K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion1.40K decks19.1K decks
-8%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
7.2%inclusion1.49K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
River of Tears
6.5%inclusion1.35K decks20.9K decks
-4%synergy
Port of Karfell
5.6%inclusion1.17K decks20.9K decks
-1%synergy
Ice Tunnel
5.4%inclusion1.13K decks20.9K decks
0%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
5.1%inclusion1.07K decks20.9K decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.0%inclusion1.05K decks20.9K decks
-3%synergy