Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Super Shredder
4.1%inclusion4 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Ninja Teen
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
The Ooze
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
53%inclusion97 decks183 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion97 decks183 decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Grave Pact
48%inclusion88 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion91 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
65%inclusion119 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion118 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion98 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion84 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion104 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Merciless Executioner
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion50 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Patron of the Vein
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
-19%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Kami of False Hope
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Cataclysm
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Bond
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Life Insurance
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion95 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
10%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion174 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion164 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion98 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion88 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion182 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion144 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy