Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Turbulent Moor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fix What's Broken
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Demon's Disciple
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Bloodghast
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Cordial Vampire
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Prophet
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Savior
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Patron of the Vein
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Choir
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Diviner
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Gravelighter
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Champion of Dusk
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Teysa Karlov
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Kami of False Hope
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Vona's Hunger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Brought Back
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Continue?
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sandbenders' Storm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tragic Arrogance
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
New Blood
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Smallpox
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Covetous Elegy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Animation Module
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
March of the Canonized
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Doom Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Coercive Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Minimus Containment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Aura Fracture
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Tolls of War
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
27%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
3%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Hideout
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy