Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized

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
Emeritus of Woe
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Moor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
55%inclusion114 decks206 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion108 decks206 decks
48%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion137 decks206 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion112 decks206 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
55%inclusion113 decks206 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
49%inclusion100 decks206 decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
43%inclusion88 decks206 decks
39%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion103 decks206 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
66%inclusion136 decks206 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion104 decks206 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion130 decks206 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion122 decks206 decks
35%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion108 decks206 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion95 decks206 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion93 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
45%inclusion93 decks206 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion91 decks206 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion90 decks206 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion89 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion86 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion115 decks206 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion62 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion57 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
28%inclusion57 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion56 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion42 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion38 decks206 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion38 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion37 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion79 decks206 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37%inclusion77 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion74 decks206 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion74 decks206 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
34%inclusion71 decks206 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion71 decks206 decks
25%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion70 decks206 decks
28%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
34%inclusion70 decks206 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Executioner
32%inclusion65 decks206 decks
30%synergy
Teysa Karlov
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion59 decks206 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion57 decks204 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion54 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion53 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
24%inclusion50 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion48 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion34 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion32 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
-18%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
40%inclusion83 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion70 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion70 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion59 decks206 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
27%inclusion55 decks206 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion76 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Buried Alive
35%inclusion73 decks206 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion65 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion64 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion60 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion42 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion39 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion32 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Cataclysm
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
-0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion84 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion74 decks206 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion64 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion58 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
23%inclusion48 decks206 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion86 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion67 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion58 decks206 decks
-0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion53 decks206 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion38 decks206 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion32 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Life Insurance
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Age of Ultron
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion120 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion108 decks206 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion102 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion81 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
9%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion194 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion183 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion113 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion98 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion66 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion65 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion205 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion203 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion180 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion162 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion133 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion131 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion109 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion98 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion95 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion90 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion76 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion76 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion67 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion65 decks206 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion64 decks206 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion63 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion62 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion60 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion53 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion51 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion50 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion47 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion46 decks203 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion39 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion39 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion37 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion34 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion32 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
2%synergy