Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Core 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stensian Sanguinist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Redemption Choir
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
March of the Canonized
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Cordial Vampire
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Marauder
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Champion of Dusk
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Patron of the Vein
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Reveillark
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Markov Baron
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Regal Bloodlord
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Utter End
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Guile
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Vona's Hunger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
You're Not Alone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Worthy Cost
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Smallpox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Decode Transmissions
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Phantom Train
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Boon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Doom
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Martyr's Bond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Legion's Landing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Greed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Martyr's Cause
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
24%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scoured Barrens
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Voldaren Estate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-33%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Promising Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy