Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cosmic Cube
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Grave Pact
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Blood Artist
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Warren Soultrader
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Cordial Vampire
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Spirit
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Merciless Executioner
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Demon's Disciple
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Cathar Commando
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Teysa Karlov
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Kami of False Hope
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Soul Shatter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Vona's Hunger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Despark
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Utter End
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Cataclysm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Primary Research
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Debtors' Knell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Umbral Expanse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy