Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Winnowing
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Unbury
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion227 decks327 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion169 decks327 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
58%inclusion190 decks327 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
54%inclusion175 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion213 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
47%inclusion151 decks324 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion167 decks327 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion188 decks327 decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
41%inclusion134 decks327 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion154 decks327 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion204 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion194 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion180 decks327 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion165 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion150 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
45%inclusion147 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion145 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
43%inclusion140 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
41%inclusion133 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Grave Pact
40%inclusion131 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion139 decks327 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion128 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion119 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion118 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion111 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
34%inclusion110 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion109 decks327 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion108 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion102 decks327 decks
20%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
29%inclusion96 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion96 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion91 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion84 decks324 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion83 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion83 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion79 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
24%inclusion79 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Redemption Choir
21%inclusion69 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion36 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion53 decks321 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion52 decks324 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
13%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion120 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion108 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion101 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion88 decks324 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion70 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Vona's Hunger
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
-19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
-15%synergy
Fracture
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
39%inclusion126 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion104 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
30%inclusion98 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion85 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion49 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion27 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
5%synergy
By Invitation Only
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Season of Loss
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion125 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion123 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion115 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion102 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion120 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion116 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion84 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
March of the Canonized
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion70 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion44 decks324 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
-2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion77 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion205 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion182 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
22%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion98 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion60 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion22 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion31 decks319 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Field
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion301 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion279 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion203 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion188 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion158 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion129 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion325 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion325 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion300 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion255 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
65%inclusion211 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion185 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion170 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion165 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion158 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion149 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion144 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion139 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion139 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion126 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion126 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion105 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion103 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion96 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion94 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
28%inclusion92 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion85 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion83 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion80 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion77 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion63 decks319 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion54 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion49 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion35 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.2%inclusion30 decks326 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy