Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Accursed Marauder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%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
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bloodghast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Executioner
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Cordial Vampire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Savior
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Demon's Disciple
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Gravelighter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Patron of the Vein
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Children of Korlis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fleshtaker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Soul Shatter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Vona's Hunger
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Guile
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Faith's Reward
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Nasty End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Tragic Arrogance
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Season of Loss
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Final Parting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
By Invitation Only
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Covetous Elegy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wedding Invitation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Claws of Gix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Brainstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Void
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Into the Pit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%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
Curse of the Restless Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Aura Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Desolation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Foretold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
6%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Three Tree City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Estate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy