Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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
Bloodline Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion204 decks220 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion207 decks220 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion189 decks220 decks
80%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion187 decks220 decks
79%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion204 decks220 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion171 decks220 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
83%inclusion182 decks220 decks
71%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion166 decks220 decks
70%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
71%inclusion157 decks220 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion161 decks220 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion195 decks220 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion192 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion185 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion178 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion170 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion169 decks220 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion165 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
73%inclusion161 decks220 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion158 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion140 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
71%inclusion156 decks220 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
69%inclusion152 decks220 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
69%inclusion151 decks220 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
68%inclusion149 decks220 decks
63%synergy
Teysa Karlov
68%inclusion149 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Captivating Vampire
65%inclusion142 decks220 decks
62%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion139 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion137 decks220 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
48%inclusion105 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Redemption Choir
48%inclusion105 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion84 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion75 decks206 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion65 decks206 decks
26%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion68 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion54 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion47 decks220 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion143 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion120 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion106 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion88 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-22%synergy
Inkshield
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Dust
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion140 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
62%inclusion137 decks220 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
52%inclusion115 decks220 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion99 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion82 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
70%inclusion153 decks220 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion110 decks220 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion105 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion106 decks220 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion166 decks220 decks
59%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion155 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion143 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion136 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion72 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
16%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion210 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion198 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion149 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion217 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion217 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion211 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion204 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion194 decks220 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion176 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Cavern of Souls
76%inclusion168 decks220 decks
71%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion168 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion147 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
66%inclusion146 decks220 decks
61%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion135 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
57%inclusion125 decks220 decks
50%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion120 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
48%inclusion106 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion86 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
5%synergy