Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Self-Damage

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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
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Relic Retriever
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Iron Apprentice
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Carrion Feeder
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Baleful Strix
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Grim Haruspex
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Sage of Fables
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Raiju
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
River Kelpie
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Bloodtracker
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Twilight Diviner
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Metallic Mimic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dack's Duplicate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mulldrifter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Immersturm Predator
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Treachery
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
First Day of Class
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Essence Capture
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Undying Evil
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slave of Bolas
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Purge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
The Ozolith
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
The Ooze
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Power Conduit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Scroll of Fate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Thran Vigil
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Grave Betrayal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Forge of Heroes
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Underground River
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Peak
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy