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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Putrid Goblin
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Lesser Masticore
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Anger
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Sevinne's Reclamation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Crackling Doom
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
The Warring Triad
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Millikin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Restless Apparition
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mayhem Devil
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Palace Jailer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thunderblust
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Laughing Mad
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Eternity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Center Soul
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Unearth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Legions to Ashes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Lively Dirge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Helping Hand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Snort
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Exorcise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dismantling Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spark Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Come Back Wrong
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Damning Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Make an Example
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Can't Stay Away
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Magmatic Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Rites
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wild Guess
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Blasting Station
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Phoenix Down
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Key to the City
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Coin of Fate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phantom Train
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Thran Vigil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ascent of the Worthy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abiding Grace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Renewal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Cluestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Boros Cluestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Nomad Outpost
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Desolate Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Demolition Field
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Geothermal Bog
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Peaks
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy