The Scorpion God (Commander) - Expensive

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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
Village Pillagers
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Blight Rot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
94%inclusion252 decks267 decks
94%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
93%inclusion247 decks267 decks
92%synergy
Necroskitter
89%inclusion237 decks267 decks
88%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
84%inclusion223 decks267 decks
82%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
83%inclusion222 decks267 decks
82%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
83%inclusion222 decks267 decks
81%synergy
Everlasting Torment
82%inclusion218 decks267 decks
80%synergy
Kulrath Knight
79%inclusion212 decks267 decks
78%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
75%inclusion201 decks267 decks
75%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
74%inclusion198 decks267 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Contagion Engine
68%inclusion181 decks267 decks
67%synergy
All Will Be One
67%inclusion180 decks267 decks
64%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
67%inclusion146 decks217 decks
66%synergy
Contagion Clasp
64%inclusion172 decks267 decks
64%synergy
Midnight Banshee
62%inclusion165 decks267 decks
61%synergy
Soul Snuffers
62%inclusion165 decks267 decks
61%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
62%inclusion122 decks198 decks
55%synergy
Carnifex Demon
60%inclusion161 decks267 decks
60%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
60%inclusion160 decks267 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion150 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion165 decks267 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion133 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion124 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion74 decks267 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Stigma Lasher
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
47%inclusion125 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
45%inclusion119 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Dusk Urchins
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
44%synergy
Harbinger of Night
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
42%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Skinrender
42%inclusion111 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion92 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Festering Mummy
31%inclusion84 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Fume Spitter
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Massacre Girl
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Plague Myr
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Necropede
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Hateflayer
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ichor Rats
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Redcap
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Grim Poppet
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Sickle Ripper
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Harvester of Souls
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Urchin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soulstinger
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Core Prowler
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Gristle Glutton
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Grief Tyrant
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion146 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Grim Affliction
50%inclusion134 decks267 decks
49%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
49%inclusion130 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion96 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Scar
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Puncture Blast
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Volt Charge
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion35 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Splendid Agony
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Venom
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Dose of Dawnglow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Puncture Bolt
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Virulent Wound
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Giantfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Blur of Blades
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
-20%synergy
Seething Song
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion110 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion104 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion101 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Incremental Blight
35%inclusion94 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Drown in Ichor
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Liliana's Influence
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Vat Emergence
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Darkness Descends
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-15%synergy
Dreadbore
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Sting
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Spread the Sickness
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
40%inclusion106 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
30%inclusion80 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Heartstone
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Serrated Arrows
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion78 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion196 decks267 decks
54%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion172 decks267 decks
63%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion138 decks267 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion102 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion78 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Grasping Dunes
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Slagheap
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion256 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion232 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion162 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion144 decks267 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Glistening Sphere
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion251 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion250 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion241 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion237 decks267 decks
44%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion227 decks267 decks
72%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion203 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion202 decks267 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion186 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
61%inclusion164 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion145 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
45%inclusion121 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
45%inclusion120 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Peak
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion62 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
-24%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion47 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
-22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
0%synergy