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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foggy Swamp Visions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Cordial Vampire
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
67%synergy
March of the Canonized
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Champion of Dusk
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Patron of the Vein
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Twilight Prophet
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Redemption Choir
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Bloodghast
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Bloodtracker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
22%inclusion10 decks45 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
Teysa Karlov
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Battle Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-15%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
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Glorifier of Suffering
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Utter End
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Village Rites
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Return to Dust
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%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
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-38%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Altar's Reap
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Nasty End
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fleeting Flight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stab
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Austere Command
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Damn
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%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
Victimize
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Seeker's Folly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Queen's Commission
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Heirloom Blade
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Boon
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Radiant Destiny
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%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
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Momentum Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hour of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Canonized in Blood
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Temple of the False God
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Myriad Landscape
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Forlorn Flats
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy