Edgar Markov (Commander) - Budget Lifegain

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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stromkirk Captain
74%inclusion380 decks512 decks
64%synergy
Cordial Vampire
69%inclusion355 decks512 decks
58%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
68%inclusion346 decks512 decks
58%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion341 decks512 decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
75%inclusion382 decks512 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion334 decks512 decks
56%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
59%inclusion301 decks512 decks
52%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
58%inclusion295 decks512 decks
51%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
56%inclusion287 decks512 decks
51%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
57%inclusion291 decks512 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
59%inclusion301 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Captivating Vampire
58%inclusion299 decks512 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion294 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
57%inclusion290 decks512 decks
44%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
56%inclusion286 decks512 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion274 decks512 decks
46%synergy
Patron of the Vein
52%inclusion267 decks512 decks
47%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
51%inclusion263 decks512 decks
42%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
50%inclusion255 decks512 decks
46%synergy
Rakish Heir
50%inclusion255 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
-11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
48%inclusion246 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion243 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion242 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion239 decks512 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
44%inclusion224 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion220 decks512 decks
39%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion217 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Vampire Socialite
42%inclusion217 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Markov Baron
42%inclusion213 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
40%inclusion207 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
40%inclusion204 decks512 decks
38%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
34%inclusion173 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Tithe Drinker
33%inclusion170 decks512 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion170 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion169 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
33%inclusion168 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
31%inclusion142 decks451 decks
27%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
31%inclusion159 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
31%inclusion158 decks512 decks
29%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
31%inclusion157 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion151 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion139 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
27%inclusion87 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion129 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion127 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion110 decks451 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Sangromancer
23%inclusion116 decks512 decks
21%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
22%inclusion115 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
21%inclusion109 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
21%inclusion106 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
21%inclusion106 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Dark Impostor
21%inclusion105 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion100 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
19%inclusion99 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
19%inclusion98 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
18%inclusion93 decks508 decks
17%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
18%inclusion93 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
18%inclusion93 decks512 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
18%inclusion91 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion46 decks259 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
16%inclusion81 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Blood Baron of Vizkopa
15%inclusion78 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
15%inclusion78 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Necropolis Regent
15%inclusion75 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mortify
44%inclusion227 decks512 decks
29%synergy
Village Rites
36%inclusion185 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Crackling Doom
32%inclusion164 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion136 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion129 decks512 decks
-22%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion128 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion93 decks512 decks
-16%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
16%inclusion82 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion58 decks512 decks
-18%synergy
Urge to Feed
11%inclusion57 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
-14%synergy
Murder
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Neonate's Rush
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
48%inclusion248 decks512 decks
43%synergy
Blood Tribute
37%inclusion187 decks512 decks
34%synergy
Merciless Eviction
26%inclusion133 decks512 decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion114 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion88 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
16%inclusion83 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion83 decks512 decks
-23%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
15%inclusion76 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion73 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion56 decks512 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion55 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Charge
9.2%inclusion47 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Blood
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Mighty
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion35 decks512 decks
-4%synergy
Consuming Vapors
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Banquet
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
46%inclusion236 decks512 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion196 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion129 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion97 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Door of Destinies
18%inclusion91 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
16%inclusion83 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion74 decks512 decks
-17%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
-28%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.5%inclusion28 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
40%inclusion207 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
35%inclusion178 decks512 decks
27%synergy
March of the Canonized
26%inclusion134 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
24%inclusion121 decks512 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion93 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion92 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
18%inclusion92 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion90 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Legion's Landing
15%inclusion78 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion69 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion65 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion59 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion50 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Announcement
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Fangs
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.1%inclusion26 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
28%inclusion145 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
24%inclusion123 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
22%inclusion112 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
12%inclusion59 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion51 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion224 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion147 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion87 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion56 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion438 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion360 decks512 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion251 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion220 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion185 decks512 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion155 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
16%inclusion81 decks512 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion64 decks512 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion49 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
-28%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.8%inclusion35 decks512 decks
-34%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion508 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion498 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion477 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion438 decks512 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion345 decks512 decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Estate
58%inclusion295 decks512 decks
50%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion275 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
54%inclusion275 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion266 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
51%inclusion260 decks512 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion246 decks512 decks
34%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion236 decks512 decks
37%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion225 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
38%inclusion197 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion195 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
37%inclusion191 decks512 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion181 decks512 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion175 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion174 decks512 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion152 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion147 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
23%inclusion120 decks512 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion120 decks512 decks
-28%synergy
Shattered Landscape
22%inclusion86 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion111 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
21%inclusion107 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion97 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion91 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion89 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion88 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion88 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion87 decks512 decks
-22%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion84 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Barrens
14%inclusion73 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion68 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion65 decks512 decks
-27%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion55 decks512 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg Volcano
11%inclusion54 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
7.0%inclusion36 decks512 decks
-13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
6.6%inclusion34 decks512 decks
-17%synergy
Fetid Heath
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
-14%synergy