Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Reanimator

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lesser Masticore
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Altar of Dementia
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Murderous Redcap
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Pyroblast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Silence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Diabolic Intent
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Entomb
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Voice of Victory
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Grand Abolisher
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Ephemerate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Putrid Goblin
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Welder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Cloudshift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Saw in Half
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Ad Nauseam
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Burnt Offering
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Final Fortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cauldron Haze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Soul Partition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
First Day of Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chance for Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Persist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Rite of Flame
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Flicker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jolted Awake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Blasting Station
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Grinding Station
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Portable Hole
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Necromancy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Dance of the Dead
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Thran Vigil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Teleportation Circle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Fellwar Stone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
69%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
90%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Starting Town
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-51%synergy
Elegant Parlor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Plains
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-51%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-61%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Savai Triome
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-42%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy