Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded +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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coin of Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Uncivil Unrest
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Iron Apprentice
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Thran Vigil
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Carrion Feeder
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Warren Soultrader
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Sage of Fables
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
River Kelpie
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Raiju
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Metallic Mimic
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fain, the Broker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Agent of Treachery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Aether Channeler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vindictive Lich
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Malice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Feign Death
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Act of Aggression
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Capture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
First Day of Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Professor's Warning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mask of the Mimic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mass Mutiny
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slave of Bolas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wrangle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Last One Standing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Time Sieve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grave Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Treachery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Heat Stroke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Canonized in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Forge of Heroes
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
The Black Gate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy