Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
South Wind Avatar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Redemption Choir
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Utter End
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Austere Command
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bloodghast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Regal Bloodlord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Return to Dust
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Guile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Vona's Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
New Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Make an Example
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Obzedat's Aid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Phantom Train
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Smile at Death
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Martyr's Cause
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Momentum Breaker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Victory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
High Market
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Restless Fortress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Fault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Silence
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shire Terrace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Godless Shrine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-18%synergy