Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized 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
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
84%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Exquisite Blood
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Blood Artist
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Sanguine Bond
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Patron of the Vein
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Redemption Choir
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Teysa Karlov
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Captivating Vampire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Return to Dust
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Revitalize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Heirloom Blade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Rites
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Destiny
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Kindred Boon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bound by Moonsilver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Field
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy