Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Budget Optimized Aristocrats

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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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Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Cruel Celebrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
World Queller
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Spy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High-Society Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Westfold Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Westgate Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Necropolis Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Balustrade Spy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kami of False Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stromkirk Condemned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Return to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Vanishing Verse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Consumed by Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lethal Scheme
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Vona's Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Celestial Flare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Contraband Livestock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Cataclysm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Late to Dinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Global Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Killing Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Covetous Elegy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Invoke Despair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Deathrender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Enchantments
Barrensteppe Siege
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nettlevine Blight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fall of the Thran
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Life Insurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Martyr's Bond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
March of the Canonized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leyline of Hope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Restless Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Volatile Fault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Caves of Koilos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Citadel Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Promising Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Neglected Manor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy