Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Carrion Feeder
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Iron Apprentice
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Warren Soultrader
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Ashnod's Altar
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Diabolic Intent
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Thran Vigil
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Baleful Strix
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Spark Double
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Sage of Fables
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Danny Pink
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Metallic Mimic
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
River Kelpie
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Murderous Redcap
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Aether Channeler
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
First Day of Class
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Living Death
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
44%synergy
The Ozolith
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Altar of Dementia
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
35%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Forge of Heroes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Badlands
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Island
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy