Marchesa, the Black Rose (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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
The Ooze
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Uncivil Unrest
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Iron Apprentice
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Thran Vigil
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Carrion Feeder
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Warren Soultrader
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
The Ozolith
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Grim Haruspex
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Sneak Attack
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Sage of Fables
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Danny Pink
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
River Kelpie
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Metallic Mimic
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Agent of Treachery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mayhem Devil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Aether Channeler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Lich
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Undying Malice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Burnt Offering
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Act of Aggression
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Capture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
First Day of Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Professor's Warning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mask of the Mimic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mob Rule
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mass Mutiny
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Slave of Bolas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Last One Standing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wrangle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Coin of Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Time Sieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grave Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Treachery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Heat Stroke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Canonized in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Forge of Heroes
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
High Market
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
The Black Gate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Island
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy