Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Winnowing
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Curious Colossus
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
50%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
55%inclusion82 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Cordial Vampire
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion90 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion85 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
39%inclusion58 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion60 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Demon's Disciple
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
34%inclusion51 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Redemption Choir
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion39 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Teysa Karlov
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Patron of the Vein
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Savior
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Gravelighter
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Dusk
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Kami of False Hope
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
-21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Grim Haruspex
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Vona's Hunger
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Mortify
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Cataclysm
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Season of Loss
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Smallpox
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Pit
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion77 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
16%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion92 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion53 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
74%inclusion109 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion85 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy