Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized

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
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
54%inclusion105 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion133 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
56%inclusion109 decks196 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
43%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Grave Pact
48%inclusion94 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
65%inclusion128 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion116 decks196 decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion90 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
46%inclusion90 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion86 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion86 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion111 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
39%inclusion77 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Demon's Disciple
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Cordial Vampire
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Selfless Spirit
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
31%inclusion60 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion53 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Redemption Choir
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Savior
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
-19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Vona's Hunger
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion74 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Cataclysm
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
10%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion81 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
21%synergy
March of the Canonized
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion103 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
9%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion186 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion176 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion195 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion193 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion171 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion155 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion127 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion126 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion89 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Estate
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-2%synergy