Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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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Kirol, Attentive First-Year
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Captivating Vampire
93%inclusion463 decks498 decks
82%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion454 decks498 decks
81%synergy
Cordial Vampire
89%inclusion443 decks498 decks
78%synergy
Blood Artist
94%inclusion466 decks498 decks
75%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
84%inclusion416 decks498 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
79%inclusion195 decks247 decks
71%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
82%inclusion408 decks498 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
79%inclusion393 decks498 decks
71%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
79%inclusion394 decks498 decks
70%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
79%inclusion392 decks498 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion403 decks498 decks
68%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion395 decks498 decks
66%synergy
Skullclamp
78%inclusion388 decks498 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion388 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion388 decks498 decks
68%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
76%inclusion379 decks498 decks
67%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
75%inclusion375 decks498 decks
67%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion373 decks498 decks
65%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion349 decks498 decks
62%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
67%inclusion334 decks498 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion401 decks498 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
78%inclusion389 decks498 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion383 decks498 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion302 decks498 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion274 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion234 decks498 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion180 decks498 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion168 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
65%inclusion322 decks498 decks
58%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion316 decks498 decks
56%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion312 decks498 decks
56%synergy
Markov Baron
62%inclusion307 decks498 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion304 decks498 decks
47%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion303 decks498 decks
52%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
56%inclusion277 decks498 decks
49%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
51%inclusion254 decks498 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Socialite
48%inclusion241 decks498 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Dusk
48%inclusion239 decks498 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
48%inclusion237 decks498 decks
43%synergy
Vein Ripper
45%inclusion223 decks498 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion200 decks498 decks
32%synergy
Drana and Linvala
37%inclusion186 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion184 decks498 decks
32%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
37%inclusion120 decks326 decks
32%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion162 decks455 decks
30%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion168 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33%inclusion152 decks454 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion155 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Patron of the Vein
26%inclusion128 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion125 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion124 decks498 decks
22%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion112 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
22%inclusion108 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
21%inclusion107 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
21%inclusion105 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
20%inclusion102 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Rakish Heir
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
20%inclusion99 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
20%inclusion98 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
18%inclusion92 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion90 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
17%inclusion85 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion80 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodghast
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
14%inclusion70 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion70 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion69 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion297 decks498 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion291 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion251 decks498 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion153 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion138 decks498 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion57 decks409 decks
8%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion61 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion51 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion36 decks359 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion47 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion33 decks498 decks
-12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion32 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
-10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Crackling Doom
5.6%inclusion28 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Despark
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
51%inclusion255 decks498 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion244 decks498 decks
40%synergy
New Blood
41%inclusion202 decks498 decks
36%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion178 decks498 decks
18%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
32%inclusion157 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Blood Tribute
21%inclusion106 decks498 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion74 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion73 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion67 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.6%inclusion43 decks498 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
59%inclusion296 decks498 decks
53%synergy
Herald's Horn
46%inclusion231 decks498 decks
40%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
39%inclusion192 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Banner of Kinship
23%inclusion55 decks241 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
17%synergy
Coat of Arms
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Door of Destinies
17%inclusion83 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion72 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion64 decks498 decks
-22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.4%inclusion42 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
63%inclusion315 decks498 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion309 decks498 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion213 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion205 decks498 decks
34%synergy
Warleader's Call
39%inclusion194 decks498 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion149 decks498 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion106 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion103 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion79 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion65 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion61 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion40 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion29 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Into the Pit
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion27 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
57%inclusion285 decks498 decks
51%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion77 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion63 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.0%inclusion30 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.2%inclusion26 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion407 decks498 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion341 decks498 decks
59%synergy
Three Tree City
55%inclusion202 decks366 decks
49%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion175 decks498 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion150 decks498 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion122 decks498 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion77 decks498 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion57 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion54 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion52 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion48 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.8%inclusion44 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion39 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion476 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion416 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion188 decks498 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion180 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion110 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion128 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion77 decks498 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion75 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion71 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion69 decks498 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion68 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion66 decks498 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion56 decks498 decks
-19%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion41 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
-21%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.8%inclusion34 decks498 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion31 decks498 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Badlands
97%inclusion482 decks498 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion481 decks498 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion480 decks498 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion472 decks498 decks
83%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion462 decks498 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion458 decks498 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion444 decks498 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion441 decks498 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion440 decks498 decks
56%synergy
Cavern of Souls
86%inclusion429 decks498 decks
76%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion424 decks498 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion422 decks498 decks
53%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion417 decks498 decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion368 decks498 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion364 decks498 decks
41%synergy
Savai Triome
72%inclusion357 decks498 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion340 decks498 decks
-26%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion313 decks498 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
61%inclusion305 decks498 decks
53%synergy
Mana Confluence
51%inclusion255 decks498 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion245 decks498 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion235 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion217 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion177 decks498 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion175 decks498 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion167 decks498 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion142 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
28%inclusion141 decks498 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion132 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion130 decks498 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion109 decks498 decks
-30%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion100 decks498 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion97 decks498 decks
-39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion93 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion91 decks498 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion88 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion87 decks498 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion78 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion76 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion75 decks498 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14%inclusion70 decks498 decks
-36%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion57 decks409 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion60 decks498 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion59 decks498 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion55 decks498 decks
-29%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy