Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Village Pillagers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Carrion Feeder
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Iron Apprentice
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Grim Haruspex
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Sage of Fables
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Thran Vigil
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Baleful Strix
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Metallic Mimic
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Murderous Redcap
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
River Kelpie
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Danny Pink
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Aether Channeler
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Body Launderer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Agent Venom
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Thought Sponge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Raiju
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Worker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
First Day of Class
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fling
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Last One Standing
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mass Mutiny
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Power Conduit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Sneak Attack
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dark Privilege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Forge of Heroes
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Opal Palace
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy