Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded +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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodline Recollector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pensive Professor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Uncivil Unrest
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Iron Apprentice
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Thran Vigil
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Carrion Feeder
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Warren Soultrader
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
The Ozolith
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Spark Double
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Grim Haruspex
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Sneak Attack
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Glen Elendra Archmage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Sage of Fables
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
River Kelpie
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mayhem Devil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Agent of Treachery
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Aether Channeler
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Lich
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Feign Death
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Act of Aggression
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Essence Capture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
First Day of Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mask of the Mimic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mark of Mutiny
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mass Mutiny
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Slave of Bolas
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wrangle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Last One Standing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Furnace Reins
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
The Ooze
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Coin of Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Sieve
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
All Will Be One
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Grave Betrayal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Attrition
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Treachery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Heat Stroke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Canonized in Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Forge of Heroes
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Island
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Luxury Suite
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Undercity Sewers
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Opal Palace
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy