Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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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
Hidden Hideout
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Super Shredder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Plaguecrafter
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Entomb
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Accursed Marauder
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Diabolic Intent
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Demon's Disciple
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Cathar Commando
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Opposition Agent
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Gaius van Baelsar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Merciless Executioner
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Spirit
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Solitude
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Choir
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Vile Entomber
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Enter the Avatar State
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Vona's Hunger
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Brought Back
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Cataclysm
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Innocent Blood
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Living Death
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Possessed Portal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Smokestack
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Disruptor Flute
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Obsessive Pursuit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Dead
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Static Prison
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Bond
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Charitable Levy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Strip Mine
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Blitzball
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
65%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Silent Clearing
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-15%synergy