Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Super Shredder
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Grim Haruspex
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Carrion Feeder
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Iron Apprentice
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Warren Soultrader
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Thran Vigil
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Baleful Strix
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Spark Double
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
River Kelpie
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Sage of Fables
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Danny Pink
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Murderous Redcap
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Metallic Mimic
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Diviner
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Aether Channeler
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Reaper
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Fain, the Broker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
First Day of Class
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-24%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Act of Aggression
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mass Mutiny
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Last One Standing
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Slave of Bolas
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Jokulhaups
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Press into Service
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Furnace Reins
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
The Black Breath
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Scroll of Fate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Sneak Attack
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Mischief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Conspiracy
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
27%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Forge of Heroes
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy