Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Winnowing
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
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3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion241 decks347 decks
50%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion204 decks347 decks
47%synergy
Plaguecrafter
51%inclusion177 decks347 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion184 decks347 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion227 decks347 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
46%inclusion161 decks347 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion176 decks347 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
48%inclusion166 decks347 decks
37%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
41%inclusion141 decks347 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion195 decks347 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion216 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion207 decks347 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion187 decks347 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
52%inclusion179 decks347 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion162 decks347 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
45%inclusion157 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion154 decks347 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
42%inclusion146 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
41%inclusion144 decks347 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion138 decks347 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion143 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion57 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion42 decks347 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
-5%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.8%inclusion27 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.9%inclusion24 decks347 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion18 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Cordial Vampire
39%inclusion136 decks347 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Spirit
37%inclusion130 decks347 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion126 decks347 decks
30%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion126 decks347 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion120 decks347 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
34%inclusion117 decks347 decks
31%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion113 decks347 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
32%inclusion112 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion109 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion100 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion98 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
28%inclusion98 decks347 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion88 decks347 decks
16%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
25%inclusion88 decks347 decks
23%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion87 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion86 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion86 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
25%inclusion86 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion84 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion77 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Patron of the Vein
22%inclusion76 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Redemption Choir
21%inclusion74 decks347 decks
17%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion70 decks347 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion70 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion69 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion68 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion41 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion61 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion61 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Dusk
17%inclusion59 decks347 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion58 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion58 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion55 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion54 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion53 decks347 decks
4%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion52 decks347 decks
9%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion51 decks347 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion50 decks347 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
-21%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion47 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion46 decks347 decks
-9%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
13%inclusion46 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
13%inclusion45 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
13%inclusion44 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
12%inclusion43 decks347 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion42 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion41 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion134 decks347 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion127 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion118 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion111 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion96 decks347 decks
25%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion77 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion73 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion69 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Vona's Hunger
19%inclusion65 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion58 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion47 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion47 decks347 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion44 decks347 decks
-18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion41 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion39 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion39 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion35 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion35 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion34 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
8.9%inclusion31 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.5%inclusion26 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion26 decks347 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
-15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion133 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion109 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
30%inclusion104 decks347 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion87 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion81 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion74 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion65 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion62 decks347 decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
18%inclusion61 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion57 decks347 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion56 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion48 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion35 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion31 decks347 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion26 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
7.5%inclusion26 decks347 decks
7%synergy
By Invitation Only
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
-11%synergy
Killing Wave
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
-12%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.2%inclusion18 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion133 decks347 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion128 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion119 decks347 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion105 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
24%inclusion84 decks347 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion57 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion41 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion37 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion37 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.9%inclusion31 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.8%inclusion27 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.2%inclusion18 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
39%inclusion135 decks347 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion128 decks347 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion123 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion91 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
March of the Canonized
25%inclusion87 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion83 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion73 decks347 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion69 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion65 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion46 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion45 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion43 decks347 decks
-5%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion42 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion40 decks347 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
11%inclusion38 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion33 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion31 decks347 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
-12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
-10%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.8%inclusion20 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion18 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion81 decks347 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion54 decks347 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion214 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion191 decks347 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion128 decks347 decks
21%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion101 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion66 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion61 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion59 decks347 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion54 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion49 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion46 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion33 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion32 decks347 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion24 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion22 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion20 decks347 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion18 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion320 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion295 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion217 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion197 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion168 decks347 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion138 decks347 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion50 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion27 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion345 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion344 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion316 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion272 decks347 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
65%inclusion224 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion195 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
52%inclusion179 decks347 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion179 decks347 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
49%inclusion169 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion160 decks347 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion151 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion147 decks347 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion143 decks347 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion133 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion132 decks347 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion110 decks347 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion107 decks347 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion104 decks347 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
30%inclusion103 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
29%inclusion100 decks347 decks
23%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion90 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion89 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion86 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion80 decks347 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion66 decks342 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion64 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion58 decks347 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion58 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion57 decks347 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion53 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion40 decks347 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion38 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion38 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion36 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion35 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion34 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion33 decks347 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.6%inclusion30 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.1%inclusion21 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
5.8%inclusion20 decks347 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion19 decks347 decks
4%synergy