Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dauthi Voidwalker
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
77%synergy
Accursed Marauder
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
69%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
69%synergy
Entomb
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
69%synergy
Plaguecrafter
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
65%synergy
Diabolic Intent
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Demon's Disciple
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Opposition Agent
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Umbral Collar Zealot
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cathar Commando
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Merciless Executioner
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Selfless Spirit
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Grim Haruspex
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Grim Hireling
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Solitude
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bloodghast
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Redemption Choir
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Brought Back
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Despark
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Cataclysm
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Innocent Blood
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Smallpox
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Vexing Bauble
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Altar of Dementia
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Possessed Portal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Smokestack
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Disruptor Flute
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Dead
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Static Prison
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Martyr's Bond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
31%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Strip Mine
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Wasteland
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Mana Crypt
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Scrubland
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
74%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
79%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
78%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
76%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Prismatic Vista
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Silent Clearing
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-36%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-32%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy