The Scorpion God (Commander) - Expensive -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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MTGStocks
Dawnhand Dissident
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Grave Venerations
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Village Pillagers
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
96%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
95%synergy
Necroskitter
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
91%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
88%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
89%inclusion78 decks88 decks
87%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
86%synergy
Everlasting Torment
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
81%synergy
Kulrath Knight
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
All Will Be One
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Soul Snuffers
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Midnight Banshee
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Contagion Engine
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
70%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Carnifex Demon
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Contagion Clasp
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sinister Gnarlbark
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Gristle Glutton
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Twilight Diviner
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Shadow Urchin
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Stigma Lasher
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Dusk Urchins
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Harbinger of Night
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Skinrender
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Plague Myr
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Fume Spitter
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Massacre Girl
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Festering Mummy
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Necropede
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Hateflayer
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Rats
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Soulstinger
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Redcap
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Grim Poppet
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sickle Ripper
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Grief Tyrant
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Grim Affliction
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Puncture Blast
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Scar
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Splendid Agony
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Volt Charge
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Venom
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Strike
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Blur of Blades
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Virulent Wound
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Puncture Bolt
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Persist
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Incremental Blight
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Drown in Ichor
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Influence
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Sting
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Attempted Murder
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Dreadbore
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Heartstone
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Glistening Oil
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thran Vigil
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death Wielder
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Grasping Dunes
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Molten Slagheap
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Wickersmith's Tools
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Glistening Sphere
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion74 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Luxury Suite
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Peak
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-27%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Jagged Barrens
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy