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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Hideout
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Super Shredder
1.8%inclusion2 decks111 decks
0%synergy
South Wind Avatar
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion336 decks481 decks
50%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
59%inclusion284 decks481 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
58%inclusion277 decks481 decks
46%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion247 decks481 decks
45%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
61%inclusion292 decks481 decks
44%synergy
Cordial Vampire
50%inclusion242 decks481 decks
43%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
48%inclusion233 decks481 decks
43%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion221 decks481 decks
41%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
46%inclusion220 decks481 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion313 decks481 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
63%inclusion302 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion297 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion277 decks481 decks
37%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
57%inclusion275 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
54%inclusion261 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
47%inclusion226 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
46%inclusion223 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
46%inclusion223 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion200 decks454 decks
36%synergy
Damn
43%inclusion209 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
42%inclusion202 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
40%inclusion193 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Redemption Choir
40%inclusion192 decks481 decks
36%synergy
Bloodghast
39%inclusion187 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
37%inclusion179 decks481 decks
31%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
37%inclusion179 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion179 decks481 decks
34%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
35%inclusion166 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Demon's Disciple
32%inclusion156 decks481 decks
30%synergy
Patron of the Vein
32%inclusion154 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
31%inclusion150 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
30%inclusion145 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion145 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
30%inclusion144 decks481 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion140 decks481 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
28%inclusion137 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion134 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion133 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion130 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
27%inclusion128 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion127 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Dusk
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Cathar Commando
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion122 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
24%inclusion116 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion115 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion114 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
23%inclusion109 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion105 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
21%inclusion103 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
21%inclusion103 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
21%inclusion101 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion97 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
20%inclusion96 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Savior
19%inclusion93 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
-16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion87 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion65 decks360 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion86 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Gravelighter
18%inclusion86 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion78 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion75 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion70 decks459 decks
6%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion70 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion66 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion59 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion184 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion164 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Utter End
29%inclusion141 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion120 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Dust
20%inclusion94 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion92 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion90 decks481 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion78 decks459 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion81 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
13%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
-16%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion69 decks481 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion55 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.9%inclusion38 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion37 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion34 decks459 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion25 decks459 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
38%inclusion185 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion156 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
30%inclusion143 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion140 decks481 decks
26%synergy
New Blood
28%inclusion136 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
25%inclusion120 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion86 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion46 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion49 decks481 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.4%inclusion45 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
By Invitation Only
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion43 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.9%inclusion43 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.7%inclusion42 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.9%inclusion38 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion38 decks481 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
-10%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
-3%synergy
Make an Example
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Smallpox
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion132 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion123 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
24%inclusion116 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion99 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion90 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion71 decks481 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion67 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion49 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion33 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
37%inclusion179 decks481 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion166 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
32%inclusion155 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion118 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion110 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion105 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
21%inclusion101 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion84 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion82 decks481 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion80 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion75 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion56 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion53 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion26 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Bond
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
10%inclusion46 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion37 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.9%inclusion29 decks419 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Into the Pit
6.1%inclusion23 decks380 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion25 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion125 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion58 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.5%inclusion41 decks481 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.3%inclusion35 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion284 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion264 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion247 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion101 decks481 decks
13%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion85 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion45 decks459 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion30 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
-17%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion25 decks481 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion408 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion407 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
70%inclusion338 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion319 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion292 decks481 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion251 decks481 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion475 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion473 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion425 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion367 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
70%inclusion337 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion312 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion273 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion270 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion252 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion242 decks481 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion214 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion191 decks481 decks
-17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion186 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Voldaren Estate
38%inclusion181 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion175 decks481 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion170 decks481 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion127 decks481 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion90 decks481 decks
-11%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion89 decks481 decks
-21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion88 decks481 decks
-17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion88 decks481 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion88 decks481 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion66 decks481 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion63 decks481 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.9%inclusion43 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.7%inclusion42 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion37 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion35 decks459 decks
-4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.9%inclusion33 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
6.7%inclusion19 decks285 decks
-16%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
-10%synergy
Promising Vein
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.4%inclusion25 decks459 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion24 decks455 decks
-2%synergy