The Scorpion God (Commander) - Control

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
Nest of Scarabs
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
97%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
91%synergy
Kulrath Knight
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
89%synergy
Everlasting Torment
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Carnifex Demon
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Necroskitter
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Contagion Clasp
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Contagion Engine
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Soul Snuffers
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Midnight Banshee
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
57%synergy
All Will Be One
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Rakdos Charm
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Dusk Urchins
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Village Pillagers
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Skinrender
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Stigma Lasher
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Massacre Wurm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Fume Spitter
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Necropede
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Plague Myr
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Harbinger of Night
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Festering Mummy
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Massacre Girl
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Hateflayer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Ichor Rats
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sickle Ripper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Urchin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Redcap
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Harvester of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Serrated Biskelion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Core Prowler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Soulstinger
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Grim Affliction
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Puncture Blast
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Bedevil
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Volt Charge
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Strike
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Scar
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Puncture Bolt
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Splendid Agony
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blight Rot
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Venom
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Burnt Offering
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Saw in Half
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Incremental Blight
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Drown in Ichor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Persist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Darkness Descends
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Aberrant Return
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Influence
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Soul Immolation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spread the Sickness
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Sting
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Grave Upheaval
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Burning Curiosity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Last One Standing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Souls
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Serrated Arrows
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Heartstone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blight Sickle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Oil
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Grasping Dunes
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Grounds
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Molten Slagheap
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Locket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Peak
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy