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

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stensian Sanguinist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Umbral Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
86%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
82%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
78%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
76%synergy
Exquisite Blood
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Blood Artist
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Damn
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Twilight Prophet
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Sanguine Bond
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Redemption Choir
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Teysa Karlov
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Patron of the Vein
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Captivating Vampire
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Roaming Throne
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalize
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-23%synergy
Vona's Hunger
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Adamant Will
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Rites
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Radiant Destiny
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Legion's Landing
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Promising Vein
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy