Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Personify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
92%synergy
Murderous Redcap
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Lesser Masticore
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Altar of Dementia
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Cloudshift
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Animate Dead
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Blasting Station
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Silence
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Carrion Feeder
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Mayhem Devil
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Restless Apparition
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Knight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Skirk Prospector
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Culling the Weak
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
First Day of Class
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Cauldron Haze
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Burnt Offering
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Terminate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Unearth
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Helping Hand
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Damn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Impact Tremors
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy