Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glass-Cast Heart
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
62%synergy
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
40%synergy
New Blood
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Falkenrath Noble
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Champion of Dusk
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Bloodtracker
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arashin Sunshield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Purging Stormbrood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Battle Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Fiendish Panda
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Village Rites
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Return to Dust
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Rebellious Strike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Prey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Measures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dark Endurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Treacherous Greed
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-37%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fleeting Flight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Stab
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Seized from Slumber
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Worthy Cost
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Seeker's Folly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Heirloom Blade
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Kindred Boon
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Destiny
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Static Snare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chorale of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Momentum Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hour of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Call the Bloodline
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Canonized in Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Into the Pit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Starting Column
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Myriad Landscape
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy