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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
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Selfless Spirit
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Cathar Commando
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Claim Jumper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Warren Soultrader
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Merciless Executioner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Accursed Marauder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Crested Sunmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Fell Stinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Fain, the Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gravelighter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Grim Haruspex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ollenbock Escort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Exemplar of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Flare of Fortitude
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Soul Shatter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Stinging Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kaya's Guile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Tragic Arrogance
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Make an Example
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Raise the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wedding Invitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Parallax Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Charitable Levy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Call of the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Spymaster's Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
High Market
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Volatile Fault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy