Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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
Pensive Professor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Carrion Feeder
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Thran Vigil
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Iron Apprentice
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
River Kelpie
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Metallic Mimic
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Spark Double
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Sage of Fables
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Danny Pink
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mulldrifter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mayhem Devil
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Agent of Treachery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
First Day of Class
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Domineering Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Planar Incision
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Insurrection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Traitorous Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Harness by Force
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mass Mutiny
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Altar of Dementia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Time Sieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sneak Attack
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Shadow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grave Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Forge of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Island
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy