Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Winnowing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Super Shredder
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion91 decks167 decks
50%synergy
Accursed Marauder
56%inclusion93 decks167 decks
48%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion110 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion76 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion84 decks167 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
49%inclusion81 decks167 decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion61 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion107 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion108 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion96 decks167 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
46%inclusion76 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion75 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion73 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion73 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion73 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion94 decks167 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
39%inclusion65 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Spirit
37%inclusion61 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Cordial Vampire
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion55 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Bloodghast
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion42 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Redemption Choir
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Savior
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
-19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Kami of False Hope
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
39%inclusion65 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion66 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion61 decks167 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Cataclysm
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
6%synergy
New Blood
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Living Death
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-12%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Make an Example
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion72 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion69 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion56 decks167 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
20%synergy
March of the Canonized
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Life Insurance
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion88 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion84 decks167 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion67 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion35 decks167 decks
9%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion25 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-13%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion161 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion150 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion92 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion82 decks167 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion61 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion54 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion21 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion167 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion165 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion144 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion131 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion107 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion104 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion90 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion79 decks167 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion59 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion55 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion53 decks167 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion46 decks167 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
-3%synergy
Voldaren Estate
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion37 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion31 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion28 decks167 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion27 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
-16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.0%inclusion15 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
-16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy