Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Umbral Expanse
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Changing Loyalty
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Necropotence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Blood Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Roaming Throne
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Cordial Vampire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Bloodghast
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Redemption Choir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Captivating Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Abeyance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sorceries
Pact of the Serpent
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Damn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
New Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Aid the Fallen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Coat of Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
March of the Canonized
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Decaying Soil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Attrition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
High Market
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Three Tree City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy