Miracle Max, Unemployed (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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Marchesa, the Black RoseMarchesa, the Black Rose

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
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Iron Apprentice
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
78%synergy
Carrion Feeder
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
78%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Grim Haruspex
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Warren Soultrader
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Baleful Strix
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Thran Vigil
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Sage of Fables
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
50%synergy
River Kelpie
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Metallic Mimic
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Murderous Redcap
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Aether Channeler
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Danny Pink
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Reaper
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Body Launderer
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Fain, the Broker
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Agent of Treachery
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
First Day of Class
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Last One Standing
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mass Mutiny
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Insurrection
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Altar of Dementia
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
The Ooze
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Sneak Attack
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Grave Betrayal
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
44%synergy
High Market
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Forge of Heroes
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy