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
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
76%inclusion134 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
73%inclusion128 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Iron Apprentice
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion118 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Thran Vigil
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Grim Haruspex
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
55%synergy
The Ozolith
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Strix
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Spark Double
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Danny Pink
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Scorn-Blade Berserker
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Sage of Fables
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
36%synergy
River Kelpie
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Raiju
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Metallic Mimic
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Fain, the Broker
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Redcap
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Worker
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Immersturm Predator
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion38 decks161 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
First Day of Class
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Act of Aggression
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Nasty End
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion67 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Furnace Reins
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Altar of Dementia
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
The Ooze
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Grave Betrayal
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Forge of Heroes
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
34%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion164 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion161 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion175 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion164 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion162 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion160 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion159 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Island
89%inclusion157 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion154 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion153 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion150 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion146 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
81%inclusion142 decks176 decks
65%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion123 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
-27%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
7%synergy