Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive Lifedrain

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
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Regna, the Redeemer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Cryptbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Hunted Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Martyred Rusalka
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fain, the Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Grim Physician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gravelighter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oriq Loremage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Graceful Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bone Shards
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blood for Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scout for Survivors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Spawning Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Out of the Tombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Martyr's Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Timely Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Debtors' Knell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
High Market
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tomb Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sequestered Stash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Silent Clearing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hidden Grotto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy