Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lifegain

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
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Selfless Spirit
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Cathar Commando
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Sun Titan
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Claim Jumper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Accursed Marauder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Crested Sunmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Slum Reaper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Fain, the Broker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kami of False Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Grim Haruspex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Massacre Wurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Entomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Imp's Mischief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Inkshield
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Stinging Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Guile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Make an Example
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Trouble in Pairs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Parallax Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Charitable Levy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Call of the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Petrified Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Obscura Storefront
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy