Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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
Accursed Marauder
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Grave Pact
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Exquisite Blood
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Blood Artist
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Demon's Disciple
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cordial Vampire
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Kami of False Hope
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Teysa Karlov
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Savior
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sacrifice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Feign Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cataclysm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Final Parting
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Covetous Elegy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
March of the Canonized
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fall of the Thran
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Field
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy