Persist

MTG Mechanic

When a creature with persist dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, it returns to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.


Persist Rules

A keyword ability that can return a creature from the graveyard to the battlefield. See rule 702.79, “Persist.”
  • 702.79a: Persist is a triggered ability. “Persist” means “When this permanent is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner’s control with a -1/-1 counter on it.”

MTGA Sets with Persist

Newest Cards with Persist

Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back

Most Popular Standard Decks with Persist cards

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