Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Chronicle of Victory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Winnowing
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Personify
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion71 decks78 decks
79%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
78%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
72%synergy
March of the Canonized
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
67%synergy
Damn
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Village Rites
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Redemption Choir
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Patron of the Vein
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Vein Ripper
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Tribute
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
The Masamune
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Destiny
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Boon
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
22%synergy
High Market
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion71 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
65%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy