Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Super Shredder
2.1%inclusion4 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Foot Chopper
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion251 decks363 decks
50%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
59%inclusion215 decks363 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
51%inclusion185 decks363 decks
46%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
54%inclusion195 decks363 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion236 decks363 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion184 decks363 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
46%inclusion166 decks363 decks
38%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
40%inclusion145 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion204 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
47%inclusion169 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion224 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion217 decks363 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion195 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion183 decks363 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion171 decks363 decks
27%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
45%inclusion165 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion162 decks363 decks
29%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
41%inclusion150 decks363 decks
35%synergy
Village Rites
41%inclusion148 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion145 decks363 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion151 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Cordial Vampire
39%inclusion142 decks363 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Spirit
37%inclusion134 decks363 decks
26%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion132 decks363 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion130 decks363 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
34%inclusion123 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
34%inclusion122 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Demon's Disciple
33%inclusion120 decks363 decks
30%synergy
Merciless Executioner
32%inclusion116 decks363 decks
30%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion110 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion109 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion102 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
26%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
26%inclusion94 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion89 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
24%inclusion88 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
24%inclusion88 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion87 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion87 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion81 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Redemption Choir
22%inclusion79 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Patron of the Vein
21%inclusion77 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion74 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
18%inclusion64 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Savior
18%inclusion64 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion59 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion58 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Champion of Dusk
16%inclusion57 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
16%inclusion57 decks363 decks
12%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion56 decks360 decks
13%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
-20%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
-9%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion142 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion135 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion125 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion115 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion97 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion77 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion76 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Vona's Hunger
18%inclusion65 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
-19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion44 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion35 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
-12%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
-16%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion139 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion112 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion107 decks363 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion92 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion84 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
18%inclusion64 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
15%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion57 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion56 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion35 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.5%inclusion27 decks317 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
7%synergy
By Invitation Only
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Season of Loss
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Killing Wave
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-13%synergy
Vindicate
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
39%inclusion141 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion135 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion122 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion119 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
25%inclusion89 decks363 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion37 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
10%inclusion37 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion28 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
39%inclusion143 decks363 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion134 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion128 decks363 decks
18%synergy
March of the Canonized
26%inclusion93 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion93 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion89 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion76 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
12%inclusion42 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion39 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion37 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
-12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Pit
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Bond
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion85 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion55 decks363 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion37 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion28 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion221 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
55%inclusion201 decks363 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion136 decks363 decks
21%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion108 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion71 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion66 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
-12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.4%inclusion17 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion334 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion311 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion221 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion204 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion175 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion140 decks363 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion53 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.0%inclusion14 decks232 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion361 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion360 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion331 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion282 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion232 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion204 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion187 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
51%inclusion186 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion173 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion166 decks363 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion154 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion153 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion149 decks363 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion141 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion136 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion115 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
31%inclusion113 decks363 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion113 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion107 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
29%inclusion105 decks363 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion92 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion88 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion83 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion67 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion56 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion39 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion37 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion35 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion35 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Promising Vein
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
4%synergy