EDH Optimizer
Persistent Petitioners Commander decks
Persistent Petitioners shows up as a main archetype for 19 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in Dimir and Azorius. Its most characteristic cards are Persistent Petitioners, Propaganda, Brainstorm: not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear in these decks far above what is normal for the same colors.
Cards that define the archetype
Ranked by how much MORE they are played inside the archetype than in the rest of Commander. Generic staples (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet…) fall out for exactly that reason: they are played everywhere equally.
| Card | Commanders | Avg. inclusion | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persistent Petitioners | 3 | 37% | +60 pts |
| Propaganda | 4 | 45% | +54 pts |
| Brainstorm | 4 | 34% | +52 pts |
| Rhystic Study | 3 | 33% | +46 pts |
| Negate | 4 | 34% | +46 pts |
| Pongify | 3 | 34% | +33 pts |
Commanders for Persistent Petitioners
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Blue · Black
White · Blue
Blue
Blue · Green
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What is the best commander for a Persistent Petitioners deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Katilda and Lier, Bruvac the Grandiloquent, Riven Turnbull. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 19 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Persistent Petitioners is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Persistent Petitioners deck?
The three most characteristic are Persistent Petitioners, Propaganda, Brainstorm. They are not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear far more inside this archetype than in the rest of Commander — which is what actually makes them essential here.
What colors is Persistent Petitioners played in?
The most common color identities are Blue · Black, White · Blue, Blue. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Persistent Petitioners deck cost?
It depends on the price cap PER CARD you set. Each commander page lists the best cards in three tiers (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.