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
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Winnowing
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Super Shredder
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Emptiness
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion110 decks166 decks
47%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion94 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion75 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion74 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Cordial Vampire
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Merciless Executioner
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Bloodghast
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Redemption Choir
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Savior
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Kami of False Hope
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Cataclysm
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
7%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion67 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
2%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion91 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
9%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion160 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion150 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion83 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion166 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion164 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion143 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion130 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion106 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion104 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-10%synergy