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The chosen effect can be from any source, including one controlled by an opponent

Something like a Lotleth Troll is a much more significant card than Wild Mongrel so despite being a more restricted discard outlet it sees a lot more action than the classic doggy

Even more than just providing added value, persist is particularly interesting in the ways it interacts with +1/+1 counters among other effects

This ability makes Angus Mackenzie the most optimal commander choice to spearhead a deck of the polarizing "Turbo-Fog" deck archetype, as it can be used to reliably prevent combat damage during each turn rotation and stall games