Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Core +1/+1 Counters

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pensive Professor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tester of the Tangential
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Uncivil Unrest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Iron Apprentice
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
The Ozolith
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Thran Vigil
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Grim Haruspex
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Carrion Feeder
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Danny Pink
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Thundering Raiju
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
River Kelpie
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sage of Fables
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fain, the Broker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Aristocrat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Immersturm Predator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Crew
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dack's Duplicate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Molten Primordial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Domineering Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
First Day of Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nasty End
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mob Rule
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mass Mutiny
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Act of Treason
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Last One Standing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Press into Service
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Power Conduit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spawning Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ninja Teen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Greed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Forge of Heroes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Weather Maker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Xander's Lounge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy