Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Core

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
Scheming Silvertongue
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Social Snub
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion336 decks480 decks
51%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
59%inclusion284 decks480 decks
49%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
57%inclusion274 decks480 decks
46%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
61%inclusion294 decks480 decks
45%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
51%inclusion246 decks480 decks
45%synergy
Cordial Vampire
51%inclusion244 decks480 decks
44%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion234 decks480 decks
44%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
46%inclusion223 decks480 decks
41%synergy
Plaguecrafter
45%inclusion217 decks480 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion308 decks480 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
64%inclusion306 decks480 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion296 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion281 decks480 decks
39%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
57%inclusion275 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
55%inclusion262 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
48%inclusion229 decks480 decks
33%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
47%inclusion227 decks480 decks
36%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
45%inclusion218 decks480 decks
33%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion209 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion204 decks470 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion204 decks480 decks
33%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
41%inclusion195 decks480 decks
36%synergy
Redemption Choir
40%inclusion193 decks480 decks
36%synergy
Bloodghast
40%inclusion192 decks480 decks
34%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
37%inclusion179 decks480 decks
35%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
37%inclusion178 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion172 decks480 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
34%inclusion161 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion160 decks480 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
32%inclusion152 decks480 decks
29%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion151 decks480 decks
29%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
31%inclusion147 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
30%inclusion146 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion145 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
28%inclusion136 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
28%inclusion135 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion132 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion130 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
27%inclusion130 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Champion of Dusk
27%inclusion128 decks480 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
26%inclusion126 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
26%inclusion123 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion123 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion117 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
24%inclusion117 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Teysa Karlov
23%inclusion112 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
23%inclusion108 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion104 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
22%inclusion104 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
21%inclusion102 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
21%inclusion101 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion99 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
20%inclusion98 decks480 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Savior
19%inclusion91 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
19%inclusion91 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Gravelighter
18%inclusion88 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion87 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion67 decks376 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion83 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion78 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion76 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion75 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15%inclusion73 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion73 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion64 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion59 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion183 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion165 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Utter End
29%inclusion139 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion119 decks480 decks
-16%synergy
Return to Dust
20%inclusion94 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion93 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion80 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion79 decks480 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
15%inclusion74 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion72 decks480 decks
-15%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion70 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion53 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
8.1%inclusion39 decks480 decks
-14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.1%inclusion39 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.5%inclusion36 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion34 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
-14%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
38%inclusion180 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion156 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
30%inclusion146 decks480 decks
26%synergy
New Blood
29%inclusion140 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion138 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion87 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
15%inclusion71 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion68 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion52 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
By Invitation Only
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Alive
9.2%inclusion44 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Innocent Blood
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion37 decks480 decks
-9%synergy
Dread Return
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Make an Example
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Smallpox
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
5.2%inclusion25 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion133 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion120 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion119 decks480 decks
21%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion95 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion92 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion70 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion62 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion50 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.0%inclusion43 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion34 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
37%inclusion178 decks480 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion167 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
33%inclusion156 decks480 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Rites
24%inclusion115 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion110 decks480 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
21%inclusion103 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion103 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Radiant Destiny
18%inclusion84 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion79 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion76 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion71 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion57 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion55 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion50 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Bond
10%inclusion47 decks480 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion25 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.9%inclusion30 decks435 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion32 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Into the Pit
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion25 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.0%inclusion24 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
27%inclusion128 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion59 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
9.4%inclusion45 decks480 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion286 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion264 decks480 decks
35%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion250 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion125 decks480 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion95 decks480 decks
12%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion85 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion75 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion48 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
-13%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion31 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.5%inclusion31 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion28 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion27 decks480 decks
-17%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion406 decks480 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion405 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
70%inclusion335 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion319 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion291 decks480 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
53%inclusion253 decks480 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion79 decks480 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion30 decks480 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion472 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion470 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion423 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion368 decks480 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
70%inclusion334 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
65%inclusion310 decks480 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion272 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion270 decks480 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion251 decks480 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion242 decks480 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion213 decks480 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion190 decks480 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion186 decks480 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
39%inclusion186 decks480 decks
34%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
36%inclusion175 decks480 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
35%inclusion168 decks480 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion129 decks480 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion93 decks480 decks
-11%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion92 decks480 decks
-22%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion91 decks480 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
-18%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion90 decks480 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion80 decks480 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion68 decks480 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion68 decks480 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion66 decks480 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion64 decks480 decks
-12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion60 decks480 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion46 decks480 decks
-2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.8%inclusion42 decks480 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.9%inclusion38 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.3%inclusion35 decks480 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.1%inclusion34 decks480 decks
-10%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.9%inclusion33 decks480 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
6.6%inclusion20 decks302 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
-7%synergy
Promising Vein
5.4%inclusion26 decks480 decks
4%synergy