Miracle Max, Unemployed (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

Original Name:

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Madame Null, Power Broker
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
The Ooze
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Technodrome
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
76%inclusion137 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
72%inclusion130 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Iron Apprentice
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
63%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Carrion Feeder
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Thran Vigil
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
57%synergy
Grim Haruspex
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
56%synergy
The Ozolith
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion116 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion102 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion90 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion87 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion85 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion83 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion83 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Danny Pink
46%inclusion83 decks180 decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
44%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Sage of Fables
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
39%synergy
River Kelpie
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
36%inclusion65 decks180 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Raiju
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion52 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
23%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Fain, the Broker
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Aether Channeler
17%inclusion31 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Redcap
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Immersturm Predator
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Worker
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
9%synergy
First Day of Class
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Act of Aggression
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion45 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Mob Rule
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Mass Mutiny
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33%inclusion60 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Forge of Heroes
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
34%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
The Black Gate
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion167 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion165 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion120 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion115 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion101 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion66 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion54 decks180 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion179 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion167 decks180 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion166 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion164 decks180 decks
44%synergy
Island
90%inclusion162 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion161 decks180 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion157 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion157 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion156 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion149 decks180 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion148 decks180 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion147 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
65%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion128 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion124 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion112 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion93 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion84 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion52 decks180 decks
-14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Opal Palace
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
-20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion37 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
-18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
3%synergy