Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive 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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Elenda's Hierophant
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Flare of Malice
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Prophet
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Marauder
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Cordial Vampire
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Plaguecrafter
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Demon's Disciple
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Redemption Choir
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cathar Commando
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Executioner
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gravelighter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Vona's Hunger
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Reprieve
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Buried Alive
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Momentum Breaker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Scrubland
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Voldaren Estate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy