Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Unspeakable Symbol
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Thran Vigil
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Iron Apprentice
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
River Kelpie
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Village Rites
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Grim Haruspex
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Redcap
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Sage of Fables
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Bloodtracker
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Fain, the Broker
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Raiju
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Pensive Professor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Diviner
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Reaper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Immersturm Predator
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Mimic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dimir House Guard
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Danny Pink
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Thought Sponge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Agent of Treachery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Feign Death
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Essence Capture
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Domineering Will
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Undying Evil
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Murder
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mass Mutiny
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Harness by Force
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Act of Treason
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Slave of Bolas
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Come Back Wrong
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Possession
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ringsight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Press into Service
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Traitorous Blood
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Puca's Eye
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Grave Betrayal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Control Magic
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Ruins
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-29%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Luxury Suite
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-36%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy