Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Core

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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
Twilight Diviner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion358 decks511 decks
50%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion308 decks511 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
64%inclusion329 decks511 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion301 decks511 decks
47%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
53%inclusion270 decks511 decks
46%synergy
Cordial Vampire
53%inclusion269 decks511 decks
45%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion249 decks511 decks
43%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
49%inclusion250 decks511 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion331 decks511 decks
39%synergy
Plaguecrafter
44%inclusion225 decks511 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
65%inclusion330 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion320 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
60%inclusion308 decks511 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
60%inclusion305 decks511 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
55%inclusion280 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
50%inclusion253 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion244 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
47%inclusion238 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion230 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion227 decks511 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion194 decks442 decks
36%synergy
Redemption Choir
43%inclusion218 decks511 decks
38%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
43%inclusion218 decks511 decks
37%synergy
Bloodghast
41%inclusion207 decks511 decks
34%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
40%inclusion203 decks511 decks
34%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
39%inclusion199 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion183 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Patron of the Vein
35%inclusion178 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
34%inclusion173 decks511 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion169 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
32%inclusion165 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
31%inclusion160 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
31%inclusion160 decks511 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion159 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion145 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Champion of Dusk
28%inclusion144 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
28%inclusion144 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion142 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Merciless Executioner
27%inclusion139 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
27%inclusion138 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion134 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion132 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion127 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion124 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
24%inclusion122 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion121 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
23%inclusion120 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion111 decks473 decks
20%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
23%inclusion119 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion117 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
23%inclusion115 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
22%inclusion112 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
22%inclusion110 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion106 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion95 decks511 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion64 decks347 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion91 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
18%inclusion90 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Gravelighter
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
16%inclusion82 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion80 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion79 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion79 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion76 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion69 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion190 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion173 decks511 decks
-15%synergy
Utter End
31%inclusion159 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion128 decks511 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion105 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion94 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion89 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion81 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion73 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
14%inclusion73 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion72 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion71 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion52 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
-15%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion22 decks408 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
39%inclusion201 decks511 decks
21%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
33%inclusion167 decks511 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion165 decks511 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
30%inclusion152 decks511 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
28%inclusion142 decks511 decks
25%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
26%inclusion135 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion92 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion77 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion50 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.6%inclusion44 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
-10%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
7.8%inclusion40 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.2%inclusion37 decks511 decks
-10%synergy
Make an Example
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion27 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
5.3%inclusion27 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Smallpox
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
26%inclusion135 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion135 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion132 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
22%inclusion113 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion98 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
16%inclusion80 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion75 decks511 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion51 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
40%inclusion202 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion183 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
34%inclusion173 decks511 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion132 decks511 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion117 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
23%inclusion116 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion114 decks511 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Destiny
19%inclusion96 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion86 decks511 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion82 decks511 decks
-13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion79 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion69 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion59 decks511 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion56 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion53 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Bond
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10%inclusion49 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.6%inclusion39 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
-4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.5%inclusion29 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Into the Pit
6.3%inclusion23 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.5%inclusion28 decks511 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion27 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
28%inclusion144 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion57 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion307 decks511 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion278 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion269 decks511 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion142 decks511 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion112 decks511 decks
14%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion92 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion74 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-14%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion32 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.9%inclusion30 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion29 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion26 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion435 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion432 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion352 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion340 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion312 decks511 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
53%inclusion272 decks511 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion81 decks511 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion34 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion505 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion503 decks511 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion450 decks511 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion388 decks511 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion367 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion334 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion297 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion292 decks511 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
53%inclusion273 decks511 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion268 decks511 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion222 decks511 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Estate
41%inclusion208 decks511 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion201 decks511 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
39%inclusion197 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion196 decks511 decks
24%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion193 decks511 decks
32%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion131 decks511 decks
-24%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion95 decks511 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion93 decks511 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion91 decks511 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion91 decks511 decks
-22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion89 decks511 decks
-17%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion82 decks511 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion70 decks511 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion68 decks511 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion65 decks511 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion64 decks511 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion62 decks511 decks
-12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.4%inclusion48 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.0%inclusion41 decks511 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.4%inclusion38 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.0%inclusion36 decks511 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.8%inclusion35 decks511 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion33 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Promising Vein
6.1%inclusion31 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
-16%synergy
Desolate Mire
5.7%inclusion28 decks492 decks
-10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion24 decks443 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
-7%synergy