Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Madame Null, Power Broker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Village Pillagers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Carrion Feeder
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Iron Apprentice
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Grim Haruspex
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Warren Soultrader
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Baleful Strix
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Thran Vigil
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Sage of Fables
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Satoru, the Infiltrator
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Spark Double
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
41%synergy
River Kelpie
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Aether Channeler
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Metallic Mimic
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Danny Pink
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Murderous Redcap
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Midnight Reaper
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Plaguecrafter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Body Launderer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bloodtracker
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Thought Sponge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fain, the Broker
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Worker
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
First Day of Class
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Last One Standing
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mob Rule
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Sneak Attack
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Forge of Heroes
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Opal Palace
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy