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
The Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Diviner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Urchin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Carrion Feeder
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Warren Soultrader
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Iron Apprentice
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Grim Haruspex
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Thran Vigil
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Gev, Scaled Scorch
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Baleful Strix
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Spark Double
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Sage of Fables
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Metallic Mimic
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Murderous Redcap
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
River Kelpie
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Aether Channeler
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
First Day of Class
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Force of Negation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Essence Capture
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Abjure
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Traverse Eternity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Grave Pact
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
High Market
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Island
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
62%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy