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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
The Ooze
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Shredder's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Iron Apprentice
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Grim Haruspex
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Sneak Attack
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Spark Double
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Sage of Fables
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Twilight Diviner
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Raiju
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
River Kelpie
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bloodtracker
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Metallic Mimic
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Aether Channeler
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Immersturm Predator
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mulldrifter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Chasm Skulker
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Dack's Duplicate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Woe Strider
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
First Day of Class
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Essence Capture
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Terminate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Undying Evil
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mob Rule
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mass Mutiny
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Slave of Bolas
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Scroll of Fate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thran Vigil
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Black Market
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Grave Betrayal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Into the Pit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Forge of Heroes
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Grounds
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Opal Palace
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy