Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
South Wind Avatar
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
3%synergy
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2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Super Shredder
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
76%inclusion273 decks361 decks
64%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion296 decks361 decks
62%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion242 decks361 decks
60%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
68%inclusion246 decks361 decks
56%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
62%inclusion223 decks361 decks
56%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
57%inclusion204 decks361 decks
51%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion218 decks361 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
66%inclusion240 decks361 decks
50%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
55%inclusion197 decks361 decks
49%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
51%inclusion185 decks361 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
73%inclusion264 decks361 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion260 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
68%inclusion247 decks361 decks
43%synergy
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion222 decks361 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion219 decks361 decks
40%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
58%inclusion210 decks361 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion208 decks361 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion204 decks361 decks
47%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
53%inclusion193 decks361 decks
48%synergy
March of the Canonized
52%inclusion188 decks361 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion110 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion44 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion40 decks361 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.4%inclusion34 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion26 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion183 decks361 decks
29%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
50%inclusion179 decks361 decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
48%inclusion174 decks361 decks
42%synergy
Patron of the Vein
47%inclusion168 decks361 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
46%inclusion167 decks361 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
46%inclusion166 decks361 decks
40%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
43%inclusion154 decks361 decks
38%synergy
Redemption Choir
42%inclusion151 decks361 decks
38%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
41%inclusion149 decks361 decks
35%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
40%inclusion143 decks361 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion138 decks361 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
37%inclusion134 decks361 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
35%inclusion125 decks361 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
31%inclusion111 decks361 decks
28%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
30%inclusion110 decks361 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
29%inclusion105 decks361 decks
27%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
28%inclusion101 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion100 decks361 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion99 decks361 decks
12%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion92 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
25%inclusion89 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
24%inclusion88 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
24%inclusion86 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion81 decks361 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion77 decks361 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion76 decks361 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion76 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion72 decks361 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion72 decks361 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion71 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion71 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion70 decks361 decks
17%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
19%inclusion67 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion65 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion60 decks361 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion60 decks361 decks
-18%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16%inclusion57 decks361 decks
15%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion49 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Spirit
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
12%inclusion45 decks361 decks
-7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Demon's Disciple
12%inclusion42 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion40 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Vampire
11%inclusion39 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion175 decks361 decks
26%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion125 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion118 decks361 decks
-17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion98 decks361 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion95 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion79 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion79 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion44 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
14%inclusion49 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion44 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion40 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion39 decks361 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion33 decks361 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion33 decks361 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
8.6%inclusion31 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion30 decks361 decks
-23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion27 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion27 decks361 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion26 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.5%inclusion20 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
51%inclusion185 decks361 decks
18%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
46%inclusion167 decks361 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
39%inclusion141 decks361 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
38%inclusion138 decks361 decks
35%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
34%inclusion124 decks361 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion69 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion62 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion54 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Winnowing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion37 decks361 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion37 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion35 decks361 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.4%inclusion34 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion29 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
By Invitation Only
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
38%inclusion136 decks361 decks
34%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion123 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion103 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion91 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion88 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion61 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion55 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion51 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion35 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.2%inclusion26 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.9%inclusion25 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.5%inclusion20 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
World Map
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
44%inclusion160 decks361 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion149 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion107 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion98 decks361 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
24%inclusion87 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Destiny
24%inclusion86 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion85 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion84 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion63 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion57 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion55 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion42 decks361 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion40 decks361 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion27 decks259 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion36 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion33 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
8.6%inclusion31 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.9%inclusion25 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
-12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.8%inclusion18 decks311 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion20 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-11%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion19 decks361 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
39%inclusion142 decks361 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion56 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion39 decks361 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion30 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion239 decks361 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion233 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion212 decks361 decks
39%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion110 decks361 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion84 decks361 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion78 decks361 decks
5%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion72 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion48 decks361 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion41 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion40 decks361 decks
-12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion25 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.9%inclusion25 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion22 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion20 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion333 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion314 decks361 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion230 decks361 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion225 decks361 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion180 decks361 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion153 decks361 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion34 decks361 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion358 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion355 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion330 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion302 decks361 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion248 decks361 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
62%inclusion224 decks361 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion222 decks361 decks
38%synergy
Voldaren Estate
56%inclusion203 decks361 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion193 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
53%inclusion192 decks361 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion178 decks361 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
47%inclusion170 decks361 decks
41%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion159 decks361 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion148 decks361 decks
-16%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion136 decks361 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion121 decks361 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion103 decks361 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion95 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion80 decks361 decks
-18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion79 decks361 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion78 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion73 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion57 decks361 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion57 decks361 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion57 decks361 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion46 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion45 decks361 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion44 decks361 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion38 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.9%inclusion32 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.6%inclusion31 decks361 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.6%inclusion31 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion28 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion27 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion27 decks361 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion26 decks361 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion23 decks361 decks
-1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.5%inclusion20 decks361 decks
0%synergy