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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
96%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
94%synergy
Necroskitter
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
92%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
88%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
88%inclusion81 decks92 decks
87%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
83%synergy
Everlasting Torment
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
82%synergy
Kulrath Knight
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
All Will Be One
76%inclusion70 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Midnight Banshee
73%inclusion67 decks92 decks
72%synergy
Soul Snuffers
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
71%synergy
Contagion Engine
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
69%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
64%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Contagion Clasp
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Carnifex Demon
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Stigma Lasher
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Urchins
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Harbinger of Night
49%inclusion45 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Skinrender
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Massacre Girl
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Plague Myr
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Fume Spitter
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Festering Mummy
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Necropede
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hateflayer
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Harvester of Souls
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Soulstinger
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Redcap
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Rats
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sickle Ripper
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Grief Tyrant
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Plague Stinger
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Grim Poppet
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Punk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Grim Affliction
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Puncture Blast
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Scar
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Splendid Agony
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Volt Charge
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Venom
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Blur of Blades
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Virulent Wound
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Puncture Bolt
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Incremental Blight
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Drown in Ichor
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Influence
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Lethal Sting
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Attempted Murder
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Dreadbore
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Heartstone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Serrated Arrows
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Glistening Oil
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Black Market
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Phyresis
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Thran Vigil
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
64%synergy
Karn's Bastion
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Grasping Dunes
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Molten Slagheap
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Urborg
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Glistening Sphere
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
71%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion72 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Graven Cairns
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Peak
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy