Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Plaguecrafter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Marauder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Dusk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cathar Commando
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Vein
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Redemption Choir
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Exemplar of Light
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Executioner
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Vona's Hunger
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Faith's Reward
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Nasty End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
New Blood
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Make an Example
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reprocess
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Invitation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Claws of Gix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Brainstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Lunar Convocation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Into the Pit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Minimus Containment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Greed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Aura Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Doom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Bond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Charitable Levy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Vale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Echoing Deeps
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Tomb Fortress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Petrified Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of Urami
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy