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
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
1%synergy
South Wind Avatar
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion103 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion79 decks149 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
55%inclusion82 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
40%inclusion59 decks149 decks
37%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion71 decks149 decks
36%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Cordial Vampire
42%inclusion62 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion92 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion86 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion81 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion73 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
46%inclusion69 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion59 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion57 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion63 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Master of Dark Rites
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion53 decks149 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion42 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Redemption Choir
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Savior
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Gravelighter
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Grim Haruspex
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-21%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Kami of False Hope
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Vona's Hunger
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-18%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Guile
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-16%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
33%inclusion49 decks149 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Cataclysm
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Season of Loss
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Smallpox
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
World Map
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion53 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Doom Foretold
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Pit
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion49 decks149 decks
17%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion134 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion128 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion93 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion76 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion145 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion145 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion134 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion112 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion85 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion76 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion58 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
1%synergy