Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Grave Pact
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Gravecrawler
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Kami of False Hope
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Soul Shatter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Vona's Hunger
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Consumed by Greed
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Cataclysm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Revel in Riches
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Debtors' Knell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tolls of War
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
17%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Promising Vein
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy