Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Big Apple, 3 a.m.
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Reaping Willow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Necromancy
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Murderous Redcap
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Unearth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sun Titan
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Anger
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Puppeteer Clique
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Putrid Goblin
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Lesser Masticore
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bone Miser
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Restless Apparition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guardian of Faith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodghast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Saw in Half
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Espers to Magicite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Burnt Offering
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Parting Gust
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Despark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Doom
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Persist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Incarnation Technique
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Stitch Together
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Ignite the Future
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blasting Station
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Coin of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Currency Converter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Cause
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blight Mound
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Knights' Charge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Scrubland
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Savai Triome
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Badlands
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Nomad Outpost
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy