Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive 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
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saw in Half
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Grand Abolisher
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Pyroblast
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Ephemerate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Silence
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Reanimate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Voice of Victory
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Diabolic Intent
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Underworld Breach
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Redcap
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Lesser Masticore
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Putrid Goblin
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Engineer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mayhem Devil
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Welder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Restless Apparition
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Punk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flickerwisp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Final Fortune
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Burnt Offering
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Ad Nauseam
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Orim's Chant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Soul Partition
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Angel's Grace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
First Day of Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chance for Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Cauldron Haze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Persist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Rite of Flame
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Flicker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Jolted Awake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Plunge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Altar of Dementia
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Grinding Station
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Blasting Station
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Vexing Bauble
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Defense Grid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Necromancy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Dance of the Dead
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thran Vigil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Static Prison
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Emergence Zone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
79%synergy
City of Brass
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Starting Town
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-41%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Plains
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-41%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-48%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Savai Triome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-44%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Mount Doom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy