Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized

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
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion244 decks272 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion233 decks272 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion238 decks272 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion221 decks272 decks
76%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion210 decks272 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion244 decks272 decks
70%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion235 decks272 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion201 decks272 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion198 decks272 decks
67%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion194 decks272 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion243 decks272 decks
59%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion222 decks272 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion218 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion211 decks272 decks
56%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion211 decks272 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion210 decks272 decks
66%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion210 decks272 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion205 decks272 decks
55%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion204 decks272 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion193 decks272 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion89 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion87 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion76 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion64 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion187 decks272 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
69%inclusion187 decks272 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion171 decks272 decks
57%synergy
Teysa Karlov
59%inclusion161 decks272 decks
44%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion145 decks272 decks
50%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion143 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion142 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
52%inclusion141 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion140 decks272 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
50%inclusion136 decks272 decks
47%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
49%inclusion132 decks272 decks
46%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
47%inclusion127 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
46%inclusion124 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion117 decks272 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion113 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
40%inclusion108 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion104 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion99 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
35%inclusion94 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion92 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion90 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion89 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion85 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
24%inclusion65 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
24%inclusion64 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion38 decks272 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion34 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
55%inclusion149 decks272 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion115 decks272 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion112 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion97 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion96 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Return to Dust
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion33 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
-13%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
69%inclusion189 decks272 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
60%inclusion162 decks272 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion133 decks272 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion125 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion55 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
-13%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
50%inclusion135 decks272 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion121 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion87 decks272 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion180 decks272 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
63%inclusion170 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
49%inclusion133 decks272 decks
42%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion119 decks272 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Destiny
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion78 decks272 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion71 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion64 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion50 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
-12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion34 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
-8%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.2%inclusion25 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
-11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
47%inclusion127 decks272 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
38%inclusion104 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion220 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion201 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion140 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
40%inclusion109 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion108 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion63 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
14%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
-15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.5%inclusion15 decks271 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion258 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion243 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion183 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion182 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion272 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion268 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion256 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion254 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion199 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion191 decks272 decks
64%synergy
Voldaren Estate
69%inclusion189 decks272 decks
64%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion183 decks272 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion182 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
66%inclusion180 decks272 decks
61%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion170 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion144 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion142 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion138 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion109 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion106 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion103 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion90 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion78 decks272 decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion72 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion60 decks271 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion46 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion38 decks272 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-1%synergy