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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Winnowing
4.3%inclusion4 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
1.2%inclusion2 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion238 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion177 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
58%inclusion200 decks343 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion183 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion225 decks343 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion177 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
47%inclusion159 decks341 decks
39%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
40%inclusion138 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion162 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion190 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion214 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
59%inclusion204 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
51%inclusion175 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion160 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
45%inclusion155 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion153 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
42%inclusion143 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
41%inclusion139 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion134 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion143 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion133 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion129 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion116 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
34%inclusion115 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion115 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion113 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
29%inclusion99 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion88 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion87 decks341 decks
16%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Redemption Choir
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion57 decks338 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion55 decks341 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion52 decks341 decks
4%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion51 decks338 decks
13%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
-20%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion116 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion109 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion93 decks341 decks
24%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Vona's Hunger
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion47 decks341 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
-18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion34 decks341 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion32 decks341 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
-15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
15%inclusion53 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion52 decks338 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.9%inclusion27 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
7%synergy
By Invitation Only
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Season of Loss
6.5%inclusion22 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.6%inclusion19 decks341 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion131 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
24%inclusion83 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
39%inclusion134 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion125 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion121 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
March of the Canonized
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion47 decks341 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Into the Pit
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion209 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion188 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
21%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion103 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion63 decks341 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion317 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion292 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion214 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion193 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion164 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion133 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion341 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion340 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion313 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion268 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion220 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion195 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion177 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion176 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion165 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion155 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion147 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion144 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion144 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion131 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion102 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Estate
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion65 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion52 decks341 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion38 decks341 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion32 decks341 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion20 decks341 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy