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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Pensive Professor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Grim Haruspex
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Iron Apprentice
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Carrion Feeder
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Warren Soultrader
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Sage of Fables
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Thran Vigil
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Spark Double
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Scorn-Blade Berserker
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Metallic Mimic
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Murderous Redcap
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
River Kelpie
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Aether Channeler
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mayhem Devil
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Agent Venom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Fain, the Broker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Worker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Lich
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Body Launderer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
First Day of Class
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Essence Capture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Last One Standing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Act of Treason
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Ooze
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Power Conduit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sneak Attack
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Privilege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Forge of Heroes
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy