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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
74%inclusion256 decks344 decks
63%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion280 decks344 decks
62%synergy
Cordial Vampire
68%inclusion233 decks344 decks
61%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
62%inclusion213 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
61%inclusion210 decks344 decks
51%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
55%inclusion190 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
55%inclusion189 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
66%inclusion227 decks344 decks
50%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
54%inclusion185 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
74%inclusion253 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion246 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
69%inclusion236 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion210 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Exquisite Blood
60%inclusion208 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
58%inclusion201 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion198 decks344 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Prophet
57%inclusion195 decks344 decks
47%synergy
March of the Canonized
53%inclusion181 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion175 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion104 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
51%inclusion174 decks344 decks
48%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
49%inclusion168 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
49%inclusion168 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Patron of the Vein
46%inclusion159 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
46%inclusion157 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
45%inclusion156 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
42%inclusion146 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Redemption Choir
41%inclusion141 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion138 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
40%inclusion136 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion132 decks344 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
37%inclusion126 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
35%inclusion119 decks344 decks
32%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion106 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
29%inclusion99 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion95 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
24%inclusion83 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
24%inclusion81 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
21%inclusion72 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion72 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion64 decks310 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion70 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion62 decks344 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
-18%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Demon's Disciple
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Captivating Vampire
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion164 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion115 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion111 decks344 decks
-17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion95 decks344 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion44 decks316 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
-13%synergy
Entomb
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
2%synergy
Despark
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
-22%synergy
Fracture
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
51%inclusion174 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
46%inclusion159 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
21%synergy
New Blood
37%inclusion128 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
35%inclusion119 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion63 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
37%inclusion127 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion115 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion85 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
45%inclusion154 decks344 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion137 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion97 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
24%inclusion83 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
23%inclusion79 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion76 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion27 decks261 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Changing Loyalty
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Coercive Impetus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.1%inclusion19 decks313 decks
0%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Into the Pit
5.1%inclusion11 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion227 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion220 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion203 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion103 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
15%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion28 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion318 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion300 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion221 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion210 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion169 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion146 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion341 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion339 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion316 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion289 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion238 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion214 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
62%inclusion213 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Voldaren Estate
56%inclusion193 decks344 decks
51%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion181 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion177 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion167 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
47%inclusion161 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
44%inclusion150 decks344 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion144 decks344 decks
-15%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion131 decks344 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion115 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion99 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion93 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
-19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion70 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
2%synergy