Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Carrion Feeder
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Iron Apprentice
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Warren Soultrader
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Thran Vigil
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Ashnod's Altar
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Grim Haruspex
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
The Ozolith
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Spark Double
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Danny Pink
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Sage of Fables
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Metallic Mimic
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Murderous Redcap
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
River Kelpie
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Raiju
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Aether Channeler
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
First Day of Class
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-29%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Essence Capture
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Abjure
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Traverse Eternity
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Altar of Dementia
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Time Sieve
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Blasting Station
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Sneak Attack
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Attrition
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
37%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Forge of Heroes
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Island
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
64%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-27%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy