Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
76%inclusion136 decks178 decks
74%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
71%inclusion127 decks178 decks
69%synergy
Iron Apprentice
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion120 decks178 decks
62%synergy
Thran Vigil
60%inclusion106 decks178 decks
58%synergy
Grim Haruspex
60%inclusion107 decks178 decks
58%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion107 decks178 decks
57%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
58%inclusion103 decks178 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
58%inclusion104 decks178 decks
55%synergy
The Ozolith
58%inclusion103 decks178 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion115 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
58%inclusion104 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion101 decks178 decks
53%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion96 decks178 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion91 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Spark Double
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Danny Pink
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Scorn-Blade Berserker
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Warren Soultrader
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Sage of Fables
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
37%synergy
River Kelpie
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
30%inclusion50 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Fain, the Broker
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Aether Channeler
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Redcap
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Immersturm Predator
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
2%synergy
First Day of Class
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Act of Aggression
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Nasty End
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion65 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-4%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Altar of Dementia
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
The Ooze
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion106 decks178 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Forge of Heroes
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
34%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
The Black Gate
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion165 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion161 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion120 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion114 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion101 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion177 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion165 decks178 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion164 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion161 decks178 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion160 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Island
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion155 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion154 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion153 decks178 decks
51%synergy
Underground Sea
84%inclusion150 decks178 decks
69%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion146 decks178 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion145 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
81%inclusion144 decks178 decks
66%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion124 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion116 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion108 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion90 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
-12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
-18%synergy