Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Budget 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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Shredder, Unrelenting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Uneasy Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
South Wind Avatar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Butcher of Malakir
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Cordial Vampire
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Plaguecrafter
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Village Rites
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
March of the Canonized
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Bloodghast
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Crossway Troublemakers
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Patron of the Vein
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Redemption Choir
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Champion of Dusk
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Selfless Spirit
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Gravelighter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cathar Commando
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodtracker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Abyssal Gorestalker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grim Haruspex
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fiendish Panda
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
High-Society Hunter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Utter End
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
17%synergy
New Blood
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
By Invitation Only
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rankle's Prank
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Danse Macabre
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Blood for Bones
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Defossilize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Winnowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Alive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Gix's Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Diresight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Covetous Elegy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Fate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Smokestack
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Vampiric Rites
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Life Insurance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Boon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Eternal Thirst
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Open the Graves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Bunrei
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Kinbinding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tolls of War
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Momentum Breaker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Noble Heritage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Call the Bloodline
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Minimus Containment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Gift of Fangs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Fen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Star Compass
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Estate
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Escape Tunnel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Promising Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy