Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
92%inclusion108 decks118 decks
88%synergy
Putrid Goblin
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
87%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
92%inclusion109 decks118 decks
84%synergy
Lesser Masticore
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
81%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion101 decks118 decks
69%synergy
Altar of Dementia
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
69%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion84 decks118 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion78 decks118 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion85 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
54%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Blasting Station
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Restless Apparition
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Engineer
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Anger
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Skirk Prospector
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
29%synergy
First Day of Class
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Burnt Offering
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Soul Partition
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-19%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-21%synergy
Demand Answers
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Unearth
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Persist
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Lively Dirge
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-31%synergy
Exhume
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Helping Hand
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-20%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-26%synergy
Defense Grid
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Impact Tremors
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Static Prison
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion114 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion113 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion78 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion105 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion101 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion95 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion94 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion88 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
-30%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
0%synergy