Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Captivating Vampire
93%inclusion475 decks512 decks
82%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion469 decks512 decks
82%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion453 decks512 decks
77%synergy
Blood Artist
94%inclusion480 decks512 decks
76%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
83%inclusion424 decks512 decks
72%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
79%inclusion193 decks245 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
79%inclusion405 decks512 decks
71%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
82%inclusion418 decks512 decks
71%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
78%inclusion401 decks512 decks
69%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion422 decks512 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion412 decks512 decks
68%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion407 decks512 decks
66%synergy
Skullclamp
78%inclusion400 decks512 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion400 decks512 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion397 decks512 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion396 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
76%inclusion387 decks512 decks
68%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion387 decks512 decks
66%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion384 decks512 decks
66%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion359 decks512 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion414 decks512 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
78%inclusion399 decks512 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion394 decks512 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion313 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion284 decks512 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion242 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion182 decks512 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion171 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion103 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion98 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Vampire of the Dire Moon
68%inclusion347 decks512 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
64%inclusion328 decks512 decks
57%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion323 decks512 decks
55%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
63%inclusion321 decks512 decks
55%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion313 decks512 decks
52%synergy
Markov Baron
61%inclusion313 decks512 decks
54%synergy
Viscera Seer
61%inclusion311 decks512 decks
47%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
56%inclusion288 decks512 decks
49%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
51%inclusion260 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Socialite
48%inclusion248 decks512 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
48%inclusion247 decks512 decks
43%synergy
Champion of Dusk
48%inclusion246 decks512 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
45%inclusion230 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion205 decks512 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion192 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Drana and Linvala
37%inclusion191 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
37%inclusion121 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion164 decks459 decks
31%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
34%inclusion157 decks458 decks
30%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion175 decks512 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion160 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Patron of the Vein
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion131 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion126 decks512 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
23%inclusion54 decks235 decks
21%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
23%inclusion116 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
22%inclusion112 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
21%inclusion110 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
21%inclusion109 decks512 decks
18%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion107 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
21%inclusion106 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
20%inclusion103 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Rakish Heir
20%inclusion102 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion99 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion98 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion96 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
18%inclusion91 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion81 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodghast
15%inclusion79 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
15%inclusion78 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
15%inclusion75 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion73 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion73 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
13%inclusion55 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion305 decks512 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion291 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion257 decks512 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion153 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion140 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion89 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion58 decks413 decks
8%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
13%inclusion65 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion38 decks361 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion53 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
-15%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion35 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion33 decks512 decks
-13%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
-11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Doom
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
5.1%inclusion26 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
51%inclusion263 decks512 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion252 decks512 decks
40%synergy
New Blood
40%inclusion207 decks512 decks
35%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion182 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
32%inclusion162 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
22%inclusion111 decks512 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Blood Tribute
21%inclusion108 decks512 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion101 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion95 decks512 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion85 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion75 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion73 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion57 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.0%inclusion46 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion45 decks512 decks
-14%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion42 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion37 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion36 decks512 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
5.1%inclusion26 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
60%inclusion306 decks512 decks
53%synergy
Herald's Horn
46%inclusion235 decks512 decks
39%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
38%inclusion195 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Banner of Kinship
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion101 decks512 decks
17%synergy
Coat of Arms
18%inclusion92 decks512 decks
16%synergy
Door of Destinies
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion83 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16%inclusion83 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion76 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion63 decks512 decks
-22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion53 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion52 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion44 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
64%inclusion328 decks512 decks
51%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion319 decks512 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion219 decks512 decks
27%synergy
Shared Animosity
41%inclusion208 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Warleader's Call
38%inclusion197 decks512 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion150 decks512 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
21%inclusion108 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion108 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion88 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion86 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion84 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Landing
16%inclusion81 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion65 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion41 decks357 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
6.8%inclusion35 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion31 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion30 decks512 decks
3%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.7%inclusion29 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Into the Pit
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.5%inclusion28 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
57%inclusion292 decks512 decks
51%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion79 decks512 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion65 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion57 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion32 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.3%inclusion27 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion350 decks512 decks
59%synergy
Three Tree City
56%inclusion207 decks368 decks
50%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion177 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion161 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion127 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion80 decks512 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion67 decks512 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion61 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion58 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion53 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion49 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.4%inclusion48 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion40 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.6%inclusion39 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion489 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion427 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion195 decks512 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion185 decks512 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
31%inclusion110 decks357 decks
25%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion138 decks512 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion77 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion75 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion72 decks512 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion70 decks512 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion66 decks512 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion57 decks512 decks
-20%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion43 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
-22%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion36 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion30 decks512 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion495 decks512 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion493 decks512 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion490 decks512 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion479 decks512 decks
81%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion473 decks512 decks
45%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion469 decks512 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion454 decks512 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion454 decks512 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion454 decks512 decks
56%synergy
Cavern of Souls
87%inclusion443 decks512 decks
77%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion436 decks512 decks
54%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion432 decks512 decks
40%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion426 decks512 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion380 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion375 decks512 decks
41%synergy
Savai Triome
71%inclusion366 decks512 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion348 decks512 decks
-26%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion321 decks512 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
62%inclusion316 decks512 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
51%inclusion260 decks512 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion250 decks512 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion241 decks512 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion223 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion184 decks512 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion179 decks512 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion173 decks512 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion147 decks512 decks
21%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion146 decks512 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion138 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion133 decks512 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion118 decks512 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion115 decks512 decks
-29%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion103 decks512 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion97 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion95 decks512 decks
-40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion95 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion92 decks512 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion90 decks512 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion90 decks512 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion84 decks512 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
16%inclusion84 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion79 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion75 decks512 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion58 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14%inclusion71 decks512 decks
-36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion62 decks512 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
12%inclusion60 decks512 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion55 decks512 decks
-29%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
1%synergy