Edgar Markov (Card)
Edgar Markov
In 295 decks
0% of 430676 decks
Mar 12, 2024
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Retrospective Reviews: Commander 2017
What were the best cards from Commander 2017? What stands out with the benefit of hindsight? Ciel Collins investigates.
Top Commanders (5)
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
1.95% of 2312 decks
45 decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.40% of 9183 decks
37 decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.19% of 8242 decks
16 decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.12% of 16937 decks
20 decks
The Ur-Dragon
0.11% of 23540 decks
25 decks
New Cards (2)
Leyline of the Guildpact
57% of 7 decks
+55% synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
50% of 6 decks
+49% synergy
High Synergy Cards (10)
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
42% of 50 decks
+40% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
40% of 50 decks
+36% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
37% of 54 decks
+36% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
36% of 293 decks
+35% synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
37% of 41 decks
+34% synergy
Rhystic Study
45% of 176 decks
+31% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
32% of 292 decks
+31% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
29% of 52 decks
+28% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41% of 176 decks
+27% synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
27% of 268 decks
+26% synergy
Top Cards (10)
Edgar, Charmed Groom
34% of 270 decks
+34% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Smothering Tithe
34% of 293 decks
+22% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
28% of 50 decks
+26% synergy
Cordial Vampire
27% of 292 decks
+26% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27% of 41 decks
+22% synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
27% of 112 decks
+26% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27% of 169 decks
+18% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26% of 174 decks
+25% synergy
March of the Canonized
26% of 50 decks
+25% synergy
Creatures (50)
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
26% of 167 decks
+25% synergy
Captivating Vampire
25% of 294 decks
+24% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25% of 285 decks
+22% synergy
Roaming Throne
24% of 41 decks
+7% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
24% of 293 decks
+23% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
23% of 294 decks
+23% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
23% of 293 decks
+22% synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
23% of 293 decks
+22% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
22% of 268 decks
+22% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22% of 170 decks
+18% synergy
Sen Triplets
22% of 176 decks
+22% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22% of 176 decks
+21% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
22% of 176 decks
+21% synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
22% of 167 decks
+21% synergy
Drana and Linvala
22% of 136 decks
+20% synergy
The Ur-Dragon
21% of 167 decks
+21% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21% of 158 decks
+19% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
21% of 294 decks
+19% synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
21% of 175 decks
+20% synergy
Markov Baron
20% of 120 decks
+19% synergy
Master of Dark Rites
20% of 50 decks
+18% synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
20% of 268 decks
+19% synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
19% of 78 decks
+18% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
19% of 293 decks
+18% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
19% of 176 decks
+19% synergy
Arvad the Cursed
18% of 293 decks
+18% synergy
Blood Artist
18% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18% of 287 decks
+10% synergy
Olivia Voldaren
18% of 292 decks
+18% synergy
Vampire Socialite
18% of 270 decks
+17% synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
18% of 294 decks
+17% synergy
Realmwalker
17% of 155 decks
+15% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
17% of 270 decks
+17% synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
17% of 162 decks
+17% synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
17% of 158 decks
+17% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
17% of 270 decks
+16% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
17% of 218 decks
+16% synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16% of 158 decks
+15% synergy
Champion of Dusk
16% of 293 decks
+15% synergy
Redemption Choir
16% of 50 decks
+15% synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16% of 132 decks
+16% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16% of 176 decks
+13% synergy
Patron of the Vein
16% of 294 decks
+15% synergy
Henrika Domnathi
16% of 270 decks
+15% synergy
Evelyn, the Covetous
15% of 132 decks
+15% synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
15% of 94 decks
+14% synergy
Preacher of the Schism
15% of 54 decks
+14% synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
14% of 194 decks
+14% synergy
Twilight Prophet
14% of 293 decks
+13% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14% of 294 decks
+11% synergy
Instants (39)
Anguished Unmaking
25% of 294 decks
+20% synergy
Force of Will
24% of 176 decks
+18% synergy
Teferi's Protection
22% of 294 decks
+13% synergy
Mana Drain
22% of 176 decks
+15% synergy
Nexus of Fate
21% of 175 decks
+20% synergy
Sunder
20% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20% of 294 decks
+10% synergy
Path to Exile
20% of 294 decks
+0% synergy
Counterspell
15% of 176 decks
-6% synergy
Heroic Intervention
14% of 167 decks
+1% synergy
Boros Charm
13% of 292 decks
+7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 72 decks
+4% synergy
Crackling Doom
11% of 292 decks
+10% synergy
Beast Within
11% of 167 decks
-8% synergy
Demonic Consultation
10% of 294 decks
+8% synergy
Despark
9% of 292 decks
+5% synergy
Force of Negation
9% of 174 decks
+5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9% of 294 decks
+1% synergy
Dark Ritual
9% of 294 decks
-2% synergy
Mortify
9% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Generous Gift
9% of 292 decks
-3% synergy
Chaos Warp
8% of 292 decks
-8% synergy
Arcane Denial
8% of 176 decks
-1% synergy
Boil
8% of 292 decks
+7% synergy
Terminate
8% of 292 decks
+3% synergy
Kindred Summons
7% of 167 decks
+6% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7% of 166 decks
+0% synergy
Stinging Study
6% of 274 decks
+5% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 284 decks
-2% synergy
Utter End
6% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
For the Ancestors
6% of 52 decks
+5% synergy
Akroma's Will
6% of 280 decks
+1% synergy
Intuition
6% of 176 decks
+5% synergy
Eladamri's Call
5% of 167 decks
+3% synergy
Worldly Tutor
5% of 167 decks
-1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5% of 130 decks
-5% synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
5% of 268 decks
+5% synergy
Everybody Lives!
5% of 58 decks
+3% synergy
Return to Dust
5% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Sorceries (50)
Farseek
25% of 167 decks
+9% synergy
Demonic Tutor
22% of 294 decks
+9% synergy
Time Stretch
21% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Expropriate
21% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Cultivate
21% of 167 decks
-1% synergy
Nature's Lore
20% of 167 decks
+5% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
19% of 270 decks
+18% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17% of 284 decks
+15% synergy
Three Visits
16% of 167 decks
+5% synergy
Rampant Growth
14% of 167 decks
-2% synergy
Time Warp
14% of 176 decks
+13% synergy
Ravages of War
14% of 294 decks
+14% synergy
New Blood
14% of 294 decks
+14% synergy
Blasphemous Act
14% of 292 decks
-3% synergy
Apocalypse
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Devastation
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Epicenter
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Decree of Annihilation
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Jokulhaups
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Obliterate
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Ruination
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Global Ruin
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Blood Tribute
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Armageddon
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Damn
12% of 273 decks
+8% synergy
Wake of Destruction
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Tectonic Break
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Thieves' Auction
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Kodama's Reach
12% of 167 decks
-4% synergy
Acid Rain
12% of 176 decks
+12% synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
10% of 293 decks
+9% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10% of 167 decks
+5% synergy
Scrambleverse
9% of 292 decks
+9% synergy
Warp World
9% of 292 decks
+8% synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
9% of 293 decks
+7% synergy
Kindred Dominance
9% of 294 decks
+7% synergy
Vindicate
8% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8% of 160 decks
+7% synergy
Night's Whisper
7% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Farewell
7% of 234 decks
+1% synergy
Sign in Blood
7% of 294 decks
+2% synergy
Catastrophe
6% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Merciless Eviction
6% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Grim Tutor
6% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Eureka
6% of 167 decks
+6% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6% of 167 decks
+4% synergy
Transmute Artifact
6% of 176 decks
+5% synergy
Timetwister
6% of 176 decks
+5% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5% of 292 decks
+3% synergy
Utility Artifacts (37)
Maskwood Nexus
19% of 275 decks
+16% synergy
The One Ring
19% of 129 decks
+10% synergy
Herald's Horn
18% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 294 decks
-7% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14% of 293 decks
+10% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13% of 292 decks
+8% synergy
Darksteel Monolith
13% of 84 decks
+12% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Urza's Incubator
13% of 294 decks
+10% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13% of 294 decks
-15% synergy
Smokestack
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Mindslaver
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Static Orb
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Winter Orb
12% of 294 decks
+11% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12% of 52 decks
+8% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
11% of 270 decks
+11% synergy
The Great Henge
10% of 162 decks
+6% synergy
Fist of Suns
10% of 167 decks
+10% synergy
Sword of the Animist
10% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Skullclamp
10% of 294 decks
-3% synergy
Shadowspear
9% of 287 decks
+6% synergy
Door of Destinies
9% of 294 decks
+7% synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8% of 133 decks
+8% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Helm of the Host
7% of 293 decks
+4% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Doors of Durin
6% of 64 decks
+5% synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6% of 293 decks
+2% synergy
Heroes' Podium
6% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Whip of Erebos
6% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Mithril Coat
6% of 108 decks
-1% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Embercleave
5% of 287 decks
+4% synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
5% of 272 decks
+5% synergy
Possessed Portal
5% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Bontu's Monument
5% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Enchantments (42)
Exquisite Blood
22% of 294 decks
+20% synergy
Rising Waters
20% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Stasis
20% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Mana Breach
20% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Back to Basics
20% of 176 decks
+19% synergy
Sanguine Bond
19% of 294 decks
+16% synergy
Omniscience
18% of 176 decks
+16% synergy
Black Market Connections
16% of 207 decks
+11% synergy
Nether Void
15% of 294 decks
+15% synergy
Legion's Landing
15% of 293 decks
+14% synergy
Mana Vortex
14% of 176 decks
+14% synergy
Blood Moon
13% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
13% of 292 decks
+13% synergy
Humility
12% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Impending Disaster
12% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
11% of 294 decks
+11% synergy
Kindred Discovery
11% of 176 decks
+7% synergy
Guardian Project
10% of 166 decks
+6% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10% of 110 decks
+7% synergy
Mirari's Wake
10% of 167 decks
+6% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
9% of 164 decks
+6% synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8% of 175 decks
+7% synergy
Elven Chorus
8% of 63 decks
+5% synergy
Shared Animosity
8% of 292 decks
+6% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8% of 294 decks
+0% synergy
Mystic Remora
7% of 176 decks
-2% synergy
Doubling Season
7% of 167 decks
+3% synergy
Divine Intervention
7% of 294 decks
+7% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7% of 167 decks
+6% synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
6% of 50 decks
+5% synergy
Living Plane
6% of 167 decks
+6% synergy
Anointed Procession
6% of 294 decks
+2% synergy
Embargo
6% of 176 decks
+6% synergy
Descendants' Fury
6% of 88 decks
+5% synergy
Knights' Charge
6% of 288 decks
+5% synergy
Font of Agonies
5% of 293 decks
+5% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5% of 166 decks
+0% synergy
Drop of Honey
5% of 167 decks
+5% synergy
Descendants' Path
5% of 167 decks
+5% synergy
Sylvan Library
5% of 167 decks
-1% synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5% of 292 decks
+4% synergy
Cleric Class
5% of 273 decks
+4% synergy
Planeswalkers (11)
Narset, Parter of Veils
21% of 174 decks
+18% synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19% of 174 decks
+18% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19% of 291 decks
+18% synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
18% of 162 decks
+16% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
16% of 292 decks
+15% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10% of 270 decks
+10% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
9% of 294 decks
+8% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8% of 196 decks
+7% synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Sorin Markov
5% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Utility Lands (31)
Gaea's Cradle
31% of 167 decks
+28% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27% of 294 decks
+17% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19% of 149 decks
+9% synergy
Reliquary Tower
17% of 294 decks
-11% synergy
Bojuka Bog
16% of 294 decks
+0% synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
15% of 294 decks
+15% synergy
Ancient Tomb
15% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13% of 294 decks
+11% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 234 decks
+6% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10% of 294 decks
+8% synergy
Rogue's Passage
10% of 294 decks
-9% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9% of 234 decks
+4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9% of 134 decks
+1% synergy
Cabal Coffers
9% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Minas Tirith
9% of 105 decks
+3% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8% of 294 decks
+2% synergy
Restless Vents
8% of 50 decks
+7% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7% of 294 decks
+3% synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7% of 294 decks
+7% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 294 decks
-3% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7% of 273 decks
-2% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7% of 292 decks
+6% synergy
Rivendell
7% of 60 decks
+3% synergy
Castle Locthwain
7% of 288 decks
+3% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 273 decks
-1% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6% of 258 decks
+3% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6% of 294 decks
+6% synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6% of 294 decks
+5% synergy
The Black Gate
6% of 105 decks
+3% synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Mana Artifacts (21)
Sol Ring
68% of 294 decks
-16% synergy
Arcane Signet
58% of 288 decks
-12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29% of 294 decks
+19% synergy
Mana Crypt
22% of 294 decks
+11% synergy
Orzhov Signet
20% of 294 decks
+13% synergy
Rakdos Signet
20% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19% of 280 decks
+11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
17% of 294 decks
+1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
16% of 294 decks
-5% synergy
Timeless Lotus
16% of 101 decks
+15% synergy
Boros Signet
13% of 292 decks
+7% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13% of 285 decks
+11% synergy
Relic of Legends
12% of 180 decks
+9% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
12% of 292 decks
+6% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
11% of 292 decks
+5% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8% of 290 decks
+4% synergy
Mox Amber
8% of 293 decks
+4% synergy
Mox Diamond
6% of 294 decks
+2% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 294 decks
+1% synergy
Thought Vessel
6% of 294 decks
-10% synergy
Chrome Mox
5% of 294 decks
-1% synergy
Lands (50)
Command Tower
69% of 294 decks
-4% synergy
Savai Triome
42% of 284 decks
+39% synergy
Blood Crypt
42% of 292 decks
+33% synergy
Godless Shrine
41% of 294 decks
+32% synergy
Sacred Foundry
36% of 292 decks
+27% synergy
Exotic Orchard
35% of 294 decks
+1% synergy
Path of Ancestry
34% of 294 decks
+14% synergy
Watery Grave
31% of 176 decks
+20% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31% of 167 decks
+21% synergy
Indatha Triome
30% of 160 decks
+26% synergy
Marsh Flats
30% of 294 decks
+18% synergy
Voldaren Estate
30% of 270 decks
+29% synergy
Ketria Triome
29% of 160 decks
+26% synergy
The World Tree
29% of 156 decks
+26% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
29% of 122 decks
+25% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29% of 294 decks
+19% synergy
Arid Mesa
29% of 294 decks
+18% synergy
Bayou
28% of 167 decks
+25% synergy
Temple Garden
28% of 167 decks
+19% synergy
Breeding Pool
28% of 167 decks
+19% synergy
Stomping Ground
28% of 167 decks
+19% synergy
Steam Vents
28% of 176 decks
+19% synergy
Raugrin Triome
28% of 169 decks
+25% synergy
Taiga
28% of 167 decks
+25% synergy
Underground Sea
27% of 176 decks
+24% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27% of 176 decks
+18% synergy
Zagoth Triome
27% of 160 decks
+23% synergy
Nomad Outpost
26% of 292 decks
+23% synergy
Tropical Island
26% of 167 decks
+23% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
26% of 122 decks
+22% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
26% of 122 decks
+22% synergy
Xander's Lounge
26% of 130 decks
+22% synergy
Tundra
25% of 176 decks
+22% synergy
Volcanic Island
25% of 176 decks
+22% synergy
Vault of Champions
24% of 280 decks
+18% synergy
Raffine's Tower
23% of 130 decks
+19% synergy
Plateau
23% of 292 decks
+20% synergy
Cavern of Souls
22% of 294 decks
+16% synergy
Badlands
22% of 292 decks
+19% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22% of 234 decks
+18% synergy
Savannah
22% of 167 decks
+19% synergy
Scrubland
22% of 294 decks
+19% synergy
Luxury Suite
21% of 291 decks
+15% synergy
Spectator Seating
21% of 278 decks
+15% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18% of 292 decks
+12% synergy
Isolated Chapel
18% of 294 decks
+12% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
18% of 293 decks
+13% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 294 decks
-5% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16% of 294 decks
+4% synergy
Mana Confluence
15% of 294 decks
+7% synergy