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
Madame Null, Power Broker
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pensive Professor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Grim Haruspex
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Iron Apprentice
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Carrion Feeder
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Warren Soultrader
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Sage of Fables
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Thran Vigil
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Baleful Strix
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Metallic Mimic
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Redcap
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
River Kelpie
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Aether Channeler
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Agent Venom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fain, the Broker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Worker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Vindictive Lich
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Body Launderer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Raiju
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
11%synergy
First Day of Class
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Essence Capture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mass Mutiny
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Nipton Lottery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Blasting Station
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Power Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Sneak Attack
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dark Privilege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Forge of Heroes
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Grounds
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Opal Palace
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy