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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Plaguecrafter
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Entomb
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Accursed Marauder
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Diabolic Intent
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Demon's Disciple
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Gaius van Baelsar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cathar Commando
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Merciless Executioner
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Solitude
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Redemption Choir
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Vile Entomber
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Enter the Avatar State
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Brought Back
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Despark
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-26%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Cataclysm
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Helping Hand
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Smallpox
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Possessed Portal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Smokestack
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Disruptor Flute
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Animation Module
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Obsessive Pursuit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Grave Pact
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Out of the Tombs
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Martyr's Bond
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
33%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Strip Mine
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
28%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Blitzball
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Scrubland
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-30%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy