Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Lifegain

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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
Winnowing
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion332 decks415 decks
68%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion353 decks415 decks
65%synergy
Cordial Vampire
71%inclusion296 decks415 decks
64%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
66%inclusion275 decks415 decks
60%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
72%inclusion297 decks415 decks
60%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
59%inclusion244 decks415 decks
53%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
58%inclusion239 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
63%inclusion261 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
69%inclusion288 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
54%inclusion226 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
77%inclusion320 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
73%inclusion301 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion300 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion264 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
63%inclusion263 decks415 decks
42%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
62%inclusion256 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Prophet
61%inclusion253 decks415 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion245 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
57%inclusion236 decks415 decks
51%synergy
March of the Canonized
55%inclusion228 decks415 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion136 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion53 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion25 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
53%inclusion218 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion214 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
51%inclusion212 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
50%inclusion209 decks415 decks
44%synergy
Patron of the Vein
50%inclusion208 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Bloodghast
47%inclusion195 decks415 decks
41%synergy
Redemption Choir
46%inclusion190 decks415 decks
41%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
45%inclusion188 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
43%inclusion179 decks415 decks
37%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
42%inclusion176 decks415 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion176 decks415 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
40%inclusion167 decks415 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
37%inclusion154 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
33%inclusion137 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
32%inclusion131 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion129 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
30%inclusion123 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion121 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
29%inclusion120 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion117 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
28%inclusion116 decks415 decks
24%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
27%inclusion110 decks415 decks
24%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion108 decks415 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion99 decks415 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion93 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion77 decks353 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion89 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
20%inclusion85 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion84 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion84 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion59 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion82 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion78 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion76 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
-19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion51 decks353 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion55 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion54 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Selfless Spirit
12%inclusion51 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
12%inclusion50 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion50 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
12%inclusion48 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
49%inclusion205 decks415 decks
27%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion150 decks415 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion136 decks415 decks
-17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion111 decks415 decks
-13%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion109 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion96 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion84 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion52 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion38 decks415 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion34 decks415 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
-23%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
53%inclusion222 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
50%inclusion209 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion175 decks415 decks
24%synergy
New Blood
42%inclusion173 decks415 decks
38%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
38%inclusion159 decks415 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion77 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion69 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion63 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion54 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion53 decks415 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
4%synergy
By Invitation Only
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
39%inclusion163 decks415 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion141 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion114 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion114 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion111 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
18%inclusion73 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion70 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion47 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
46%inclusion191 decks415 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion174 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion125 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion112 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
27%inclusion111 decks415 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Destiny
25%inclusion104 decks415 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion95 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion79 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion64 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion58 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
12%inclusion48 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion45 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
10%inclusion26 decks249 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion38 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Into the Pit
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
41%inclusion170 decks415 decks
36%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.4%inclusion39 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion30 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
68%inclusion282 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion273 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion250 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion138 decks415 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion101 decks415 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion89 decks415 decks
5%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion77 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion55 decks415 decks
-8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion47 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion43 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.5%inclusion31 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion384 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion364 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion265 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion259 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion206 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion184 decks415 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion37 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion25 decks415 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion412 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion409 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion384 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
85%inclusion351 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion298 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
64%inclusion267 decks415 decks
41%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
64%inclusion265 decks415 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Estate
60%inclusion249 decks415 decks
54%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion231 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
55%inclusion227 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
50%inclusion209 decks415 decks
44%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion207 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
49%inclusion202 decks415 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion169 decks415 decks
-16%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion159 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion143 decks415 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion111 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion108 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion84 decks415 decks
-14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion82 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion63 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion61 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion52 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion51 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion48 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion45 decks415 decks
-14%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.2%inclusion34 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion25 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.9%inclusion21 decks353 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-6%synergy