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
Merchant of Venom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pox Plague
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Super Shredder
4.6%inclusion5 decks108 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion105 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion130 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion103 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
54%inclusion102 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Grave Pact
48%inclusion92 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
51%inclusion96 decks190 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
67%inclusion127 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion97 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion111 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion100 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
48%inclusion91 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion87 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion85 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion81 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion107 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion70 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Spirit
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion55 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Redemption Choir
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Cathar Commando
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Savior
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
-20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Vona's Hunger
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Despark
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Cataclysm
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
13%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion79 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
22%inclusion42 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion111 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion101 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
9%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion180 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion170 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion91 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion63 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion189 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion187 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion166 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion152 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion124 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
65%inclusion123 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion106 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion89 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion88 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion83 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion57 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion47 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion46 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Estate
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion37 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-2%synergy