Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - 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
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Pox Plague
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
75%inclusion256 decks343 decks
63%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion280 decks343 decks
62%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion233 decks343 decks
61%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
62%inclusion213 decks343 decks
56%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion231 decks343 decks
56%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
61%inclusion209 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
56%inclusion191 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
66%inclusion226 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
54%inclusion184 decks343 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
74%inclusion253 decks343 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion246 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
69%inclusion236 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion209 decks343 decks
41%synergy
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion208 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
59%inclusion201 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion197 decks343 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion195 decks343 decks
47%synergy
March of the Canonized
53%inclusion181 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion104 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
50%inclusion173 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
49%inclusion168 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
49%inclusion167 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Patron of the Vein
46%inclusion159 decks343 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
45%inclusion156 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
45%inclusion156 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
43%inclusion147 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Redemption Choir
41%inclusion141 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion138 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
40%inclusion136 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
37%inclusion126 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
35%inclusion119 decks343 decks
32%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion106 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
29%inclusion99 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion94 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion64 decks309 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
-18%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Captivating Vampire
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Demon's Disciple
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion164 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion115 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion111 decks343 decks
-17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion44 decks315 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Entomb
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion28 decks315 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Despark
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-22%synergy
Fracture
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
46%inclusion158 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
39%inclusion133 decks343 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
35%inclusion120 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Winnowing
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
37%inclusion127 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion114 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion87 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
45%inclusion154 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion137 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion53 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion27 decks260 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Coercive Impetus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Pit
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
39%inclusion134 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion228 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion219 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion203 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion104 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
15%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.6%inclusion27 decks315 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion317 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion299 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion220 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion210 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion168 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion145 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion340 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion338 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion315 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion287 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion237 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion213 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
62%inclusion212 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
56%inclusion192 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion180 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
52%inclusion178 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion167 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
47%inclusion160 decks343 decks
40%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion143 decks343 decks
-16%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion131 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion115 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
-19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
2%synergy