Celes, Rune Knight (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Diviner
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
82%inclusion274 decks333 decks
66%synergy
Murderous Redcap
58%inclusion194 decks333 decks
55%synergy
Putrid Goblin
55%inclusion182 decks333 decks
53%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion201 decks333 decks
53%synergy
Lesser Masticore
50%inclusion168 decks333 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
53%inclusion177 decks333 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion187 decks333 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion184 decks333 decks
47%synergy
Cloudshift
46%inclusion152 decks333 decks
42%synergy
Altar of Dementia
42%inclusion140 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion208 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion149 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion149 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion145 decks333 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
42%inclusion141 decks333 decks
38%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
41%inclusion135 decks333 decks
39%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion135 decks333 decks
34%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion121 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion120 decks333 decks
28%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion125 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion114 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion85 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
30%inclusion100 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion97 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion93 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
27%inclusion90 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion88 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion59 decks227 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion86 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion84 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion81 decks333 decks
16%synergy
The Warring Triad
24%inclusion69 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
23%inclusion66 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
22%inclusion65 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
22%inclusion65 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion66 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion62 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion61 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion57 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
13%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
15%inclusion50 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
15%inclusion42 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
13%inclusion37 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Sabin, Master Monk
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion117 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion108 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion89 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion77 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion47 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron Haze
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion47 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion44 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion39 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion34 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Partition
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
7%synergy
First Day of Class
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-21%synergy
Village Rites
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion114 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion111 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Unearth
31%inclusion103 decks333 decks
29%synergy
Stitch Together
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
27%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion94 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Lively Dirge
25%inclusion83 decks333 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion80 decks333 decks
20%synergy
Persist
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion74 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion58 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion56 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion49 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion46 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion43 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion28 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Flicker
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion18 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Blasting Station
26%inclusion85 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Down
16%inclusion46 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion37 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
1%synergy
The Falcon, Airship Restored
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
-26%synergy
Defense Grid
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
-23%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
36%inclusion119 decks333 decks
33%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion64 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion60 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion53 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion40 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion31 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.2%inclusion26 decks318 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
-8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion22 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.7%inclusion19 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion59 decks333 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion33 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
9.0%inclusion30 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion25 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion306 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion303 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion205 decks333 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion183 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion160 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion137 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion63 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion55 decks333 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion54 decks333 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion52 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion48 decks333 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion29 decks333 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion26 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion17 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion319 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion288 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion285 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion279 decks333 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion211 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion210 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion209 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion190 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion181 decks333 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion169 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion168 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion163 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion162 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion161 decks333 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion156 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion154 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion145 decks333 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion124 decks333 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion121 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion116 decks333 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
34%inclusion114 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion109 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion107 decks333 decks
-6%synergy
Graven Cairns
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion106 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion101 decks333 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion99 decks333 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion98 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion95 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion93 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion92 decks333 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion82 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion78 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion76 decks333 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion73 decks333 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion72 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion70 decks333 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion69 decks333 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion68 decks333 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion67 decks333 decks
14%synergy