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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Winnowing
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
81%inclusion343 decks425 decks
69%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion362 decks425 decks
65%synergy
Cordial Vampire
72%inclusion307 decks425 decks
65%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
67%inclusion286 decks425 decks
61%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
72%inclusion308 decks425 decks
61%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
60%inclusion254 decks425 decks
54%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
59%inclusion249 decks425 decks
53%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
70%inclusion299 decks425 decks
53%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
55%inclusion235 decks425 decks
53%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
64%inclusion270 decks425 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
78%inclusion330 decks425 decks
46%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
73%inclusion311 decks425 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion307 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion275 decks425 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
64%inclusion271 decks425 decks
43%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
62%inclusion264 decks425 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Prophet
62%inclusion262 decks425 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion251 decks425 decks
34%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
58%inclusion245 decks425 decks
52%synergy
March of the Canonized
56%inclusion238 decks425 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion136 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
53%inclusion227 decks425 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion221 decks425 decks
30%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
52%inclusion220 decks425 decks
48%synergy
Patron of the Vein
51%inclusion216 decks425 decks
47%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion216 decks425 decks
44%synergy
Bloodghast
47%inclusion201 decks425 decks
41%synergy
Redemption Choir
47%inclusion199 decks425 decks
42%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
46%inclusion197 decks425 decks
41%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44%inclusion187 decks425 decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
43%inclusion183 decks425 decks
37%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion183 decks425 decks
40%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
41%inclusion176 decks425 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
38%inclusion161 decks425 decks
35%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion143 decks425 decks
31%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
31%inclusion133 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion132 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
30%inclusion128 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
30%inclusion127 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion123 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion121 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
28%inclusion120 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
27%inclusion116 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion112 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion104 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
23%inclusion97 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion88 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion87 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion87 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion84 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion84 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion58 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
19%inclusion80 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion76 decks425 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
-18%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16%inclusion68 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Spirit
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Captivating Vampire
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
50%inclusion214 decks425 decks
28%synergy
Utter End
37%inclusion156 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion136 decks425 decks
-17%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion114 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion114 decks425 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion97 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion85 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
-23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
54%inclusion231 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
52%inclusion219 decks425 decks
47%synergy
New Blood
43%inclusion181 decks425 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion179 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
39%inclusion165 decks425 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion70 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
40%inclusion168 decks425 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion142 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion117 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion116 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion113 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
47%inclusion200 decks425 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion180 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion129 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
28%inclusion117 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion115 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Destiny
25%inclusion107 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion97 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion90 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion81 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion68 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Cleric Class
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
41%inclusion176 decks425 decks
36%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
68%inclusion290 decks425 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion280 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion258 decks425 decks
41%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
34%inclusion144 decks425 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion105 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion88 decks425 decks
4%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion81 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.3%inclusion31 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion393 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion372 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion271 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion266 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion209 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion191 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion422 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion419 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion393 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion358 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion305 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion275 decks425 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
64%inclusion272 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Estate
60%inclusion256 decks425 decks
55%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion237 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
54%inclusion231 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
51%inclusion217 decks425 decks
44%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion212 decks425 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion210 decks425 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion170 decks425 decks
-17%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion161 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion144 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion114 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion109 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion91 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion89 decks425 decks
-18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion84 decks425 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion83 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion64 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion62 decks425 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion57 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion52 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
-13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
-1%synergy