Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander)

Ciel Collins
Retrospective Reviews: Commander 2017
What were the best cards from Commander 2017? What stands out with the benefit of hindsight? Ciel Collins investigates.
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MTGStocks
Sanguine Syphoner
60% of 10 decks +23% synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
47% of 36 decks +20% synergy
Abyssal Harvester
47% of 36 decks +33% synergy
Scrawling Crawler
45% of 92 decks +42% synergy
High-Society Hunter
39% of 64 decks +31% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shay Cormac
70% of 540 decks +63% synergy
Termination Facilitator
63% of 1466 decks +60% synergy
Bounty Hunter
58% of 1685 decks +57% synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
54% of 167 decks +52% synergy
Curse of Opulence
51% of 1685 decks +44% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
44% of 1673 decks +41% synergy
Take the Bait
44% of 872 decks +39% synergy
Ghostly Prison
48% of 1685 decks +39% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
41% of 891 decks +39% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
36% of 1666 decks +35% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
83% of 768 decks +79% synergy
Crackling Doom
49% of 1685 decks +29% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45% of 1685 decks -18% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
42% of 1634 decks +32% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
39% of 1637 decks +32% synergy
Terminate
39% of 1685 decks +23% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
38% of 426 decks +33% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
37% of 1685 decks +32% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
35% of 1653 decks -2% synergy
Queen Marchesa
35% of 1685 decks +29% synergy
Creatures
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
33% of 1634 decks +32% synergy
Humble Defector
33% of 1685 decks +30% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
29% of 1685 decks +28% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
27% of 1623 decks +22% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
27% of 1589 decks +25% synergy
Windborn Muse
27% of 1685 decks +23% synergy
Agitator Ant
27% of 1653 decks +26% synergy
Royal Assassin
26% of 1685 decks +22% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
24% of 1685 decks +18% synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
22% of 1656 decks +20% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21% of 1491 decks +14% synergy
Kulrath Knight
21% of 1685 decks +20% synergy
Blood Artist
20% of 1685 decks +3% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19% of 1618 decks +7% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
18% of 1505 decks +18% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
17% of 1634 decks +16% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
16% of 1634 decks +14% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
16% of 794 decks +12% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
16% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15% of 101 decks -5% synergy
Mesa Enchantress
15% of 1685 decks +14% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14% of 1578 decks +14% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
14% of 1685 decks +12% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14% of 1649 decks +8% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13% of 966 decks +1% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
13% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
12% of 1685 decks +12% synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
12% of 240 decks +10% synergy
Cordial Vampire
12% of 1668 decks +1% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
12% of 1611 decks +4% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11% of 1649 decks +1% synergy
Starfield Mystic
11% of 1667 decks +10% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
11% of 892 decks +0% synergy
Esper Sentinel
11% of 1628 decks -10% synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
11% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Flumph
11% of 1623 decks +10% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
11% of 996 decks +3% synergy
Accursed Witch
11% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Bitterheart Witch
10% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
10% of 1678 decks -1% synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10% of 1677 decks +9% synergy
Firemane Commando
10% of 1258 decks +4% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
10% of 1678 decks +0% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
9% of 1611 decks +7% synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
9% of 1105 decks +9% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
9% of 1623 decks +6% synergy
Witch Enchanter
9% of 607 decks +2% synergy
Markov Baron
9% of 1238 decks +1% synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9% of 1677 decks +4% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35% of 1668 decks +11% synergy
Mortify
33% of 1685 decks +16% synergy
Rakdos Charm
30% of 1685 decks +20% synergy
Dawn's Truce
27% of 353 decks +11% synergy
Path to Exile
25% of 1685 decks -21% synergy
Deflecting Palm
25% of 1685 decks +18% synergy
Despark
23% of 1671 decks +3% synergy
Immortal Obligation
22% of 872 decks +22% synergy
Inkshield
22% of 1634 decks +14% synergy
Perch Protection
21% of 306 decks +20% synergy
Fracture
21% of 1634 decks +12% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21% of 1685 decks -15% synergy
Bedevil
20% of 1672 decks +12% synergy
Boros Charm
20% of 1685 decks -14% synergy
Master Warcraft
19% of 1685 decks +16% synergy
Chaos Warp
18% of 1685 decks -1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 1105 decks +5% synergy
Teferi's Protection
15% of 1685 decks -10% synergy
Fell the Profane
14% of 605 decks +6% synergy
Unwanted Remake
13% of 240 decks +11% synergy
Go for the Throat
11% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10% of 197 decks -1% synergy
Withering Torment
10% of 175 decks +5% synergy
Comeuppance
10% of 1685 decks +7% synergy
Utter End
9% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Infernal Grasp
9% of 1618 decks +7% synergy
Return the Favor
8% of 783 decks +6% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8% of 1578 decks +6% synergy
Soul Shatter
8% of 1644 decks +6% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7% of 1685 decks -11% synergy
Dark Ritual
7% of 1685 decks -7% synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
7% of 551 decks +7% synergy
Murder
7% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Wear // Tear
7% of 1685 decks -7% synergy
Batwing Brume
6% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6% of 1685 decks -9% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6% of 1637 decks +1% synergy
Return to Dust
6% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6% of 1623 decks +5% synergy
Abrade
6% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Edict
34% of 64 decks +12% synergy
Cut a Deal
34% of 1578 decks +32% synergy
Blasphemous Act
32% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30% of 1175 decks +25% synergy
Damn
27% of 1628 decks +6% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27% of 1634 decks +24% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24% of 1634 decks +22% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
22% of 306 decks +20% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20% of 872 decks +19% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
19% of 1653 decks +10% synergy
Vindicate
17% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Read the Bones
15% of 1685 decks -0% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15% of 1667 decks +12% synergy
Sign in Blood
14% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13% of 1578 decks +12% synergy
Council's Judgment
13% of 1685 decks +11% synergy
Mob Verdict
11% of 872 decks +11% synergy
Vandalblast
11% of 1685 decks -1% synergy
Fumigate
11% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Painful Truths
11% of 1685 decks -2% synergy
Demonic Tutor
10% of 1685 decks -12% synergy
Night's Whisper
10% of 1685 decks -4% synergy
Fell
10% of 367 decks +9% synergy
Austere Command
10% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Farewell
9% of 1598 decks -5% synergy
Feed the Swarm
8% of 1644 decks +3% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8% of 1611 decks +1% synergy
Three Dreams
8% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Insurrection
8% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7% of 1685 decks +0% synergy
Merciless Eviction
7% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Open the Vaults
7% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Wrath of God
6% of 1685 decks -1% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
New Blood
5% of 1685 decks -0% synergy
Divine Reckoning
5% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
23% of 1611 decks +21% synergy
Tempting Contract
19% of 1634 decks +17% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 1685 decks -15% synergy
Lightning Greaves
14% of 1685 decks -18% synergy
Strionic Resonator
13% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Crawlspace
13% of 1685 decks +11% synergy
Norn's Annex
11% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11% of 1665 decks +6% synergy
Howling Mine
9% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8% of 1666 decks +8% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8% of 1611 decks +6% synergy
Temple Bell
6% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
30% of 1672 decks -1% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
30% of 1142 decks +28% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
30% of 1685 decks +28% synergy
Captive Audience
24% of 1672 decks +22% synergy
Tenuous Truce
22% of 1589 decks +20% synergy
Shiny Impetus
21% of 1653 decks +16% synergy
Blind Obedience
21% of 1685 decks +13% synergy
Trespasser's Curse
21% of 1685 decks +20% synergy
Sphere of Safety
20% of 1685 decks +18% synergy
Curse of Vitality
20% of 1685 decks +19% synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
19% of 1685 decks +19% synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
17% of 1685 decks +17% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17% of 1685 decks -3% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16% of 872 decks +9% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Redemption Arc
16% of 872 decks +15% synergy
Tainted Remedy
16% of 1685 decks +15% synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
15% of 1685 decks +15% synergy
Torment of Scarabs
15% of 1685 decks +14% synergy
Noble Heritage
15% of 1578 decks +13% synergy
The Sound of Drums
14% of 1015 decks +13% synergy
Grievous Wound
14% of 225 decks +12% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
14% of 1685 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
14% of 1666 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13% of 1611 decks +12% synergy
Revel in Riches
12% of 1682 decks +4% synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
12% of 1685 decks +12% synergy
Sanguine Bond
12% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11% of 1665 decks +8% synergy
Cruel Reality
11% of 1685 decks +11% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
11% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Hot Pursuit
11% of 872 decks +10% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11% of 109 decks -4% synergy
Curse of Thirst
11% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
10% of 1685 decks +10% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
10% of 1653 decks +9% synergy
Black Market
10% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
10% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
No Mercy
10% of 1685 decks +7% synergy
Norn's Decree
9% of 1332 decks +9% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
9% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
9% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Black Market Connections
9% of 1578 decks -6% synergy
Curse of Vengeance
9% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
9% of 1685 decks +9% synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
9% of 1618 decks +9% synergy
Exquisite Blood
9% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Land Tax
9% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
March of the Canonized
8% of 966 decks +6% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6% of 1352 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 1685 decks +15% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16% of 1668 decks +14% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13% of 1685 decks -4% synergy
Maze of Ith
11% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Temple of the False God
11% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11% of 1685 decks -8% synergy
Rogue's Passage
10% of 1685 decks -13% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8% of 1685 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81% of 1685 decks -9% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 1665 decks -6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
49% of 1685 decks +7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Boros Signet
44% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32% of 1668 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31% of 1668 decks -6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Fellwar Stone
24% of 1685 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23% of 1685 decks -12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 1685 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
13% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 1685 decks +0% synergy
Mardu Banner
9% of 1685 decks +4% synergy
Bandit's Haul
9% of 783 decks +6% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7% of 1578 decks +5% synergy
Savai Crystal
6% of 1653 decks +3% synergy
Patchwork Banner
6% of 320 decks -6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89% of 1685 decks -3% synergy
Nomad Outpost
64% of 1685 decks +7% synergy
Exotic Orchard
49% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Isolated Chapel
46% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43% of 1685 decks -2% synergy
Shattered Landscape
42% of 590 decks +12% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41% of 1685 decks +0% synergy
Savai Triome
41% of 1653 decks -2% synergy
Godless Shrine
37% of 1685 decks -10% synergy
Evolving Wilds
37% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
35% of 1685 decks -5% synergy
Blood Crypt
34% of 1685 decks -11% synergy
Sacred Foundry
34% of 1685 decks -11% synergy
Vault of Champions
33% of 1642 decks -4% synergy
Spectator Seating
32% of 1642 decks -5% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31% of 1685 decks -1% synergy
Luxury Suite
30% of 1676 decks -5% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30% of 1685 decks +11% synergy
Temple of Silence
29% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Battlefield Forge
27% of 1685 decks -9% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25% of 1685 decks +8% synergy
Path of Ancestry
23% of 1685 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Triumph
23% of 1685 decks -0% synergy
Boros Garrison
21% of 1685 decks +3% synergy
Temple of Malice
21% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Arid Mesa
21% of 1685 decks -12% synergy
Marsh Flats
21% of 1685 decks -13% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19% of 1685 decks -11% synergy
Sundown Pass
18% of 1611 decks -3% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18% of 1611 decks -1% synergy
Myriad Landscape
18% of 1685 decks +3% synergy
Haunted Ridge
17% of 1618 decks -2% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17% of 1685 decks -6% synergy
Tainted Field
16% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Blazemire Verge
15% of 225 decks -4% synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Scoured Barrens
15% of 1685 decks +5% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12% of 1644 decks +0% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12% of 1637 decks +1% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12% of 1685 decks +2% synergy
Voldaren Estate
11% of 1611 decks +3% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Rugged Prairie
11% of 1685 decks -1% synergy
Fetid Heath
11% of 1685 decks -3% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10% of 1644 decks -1% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10% of 1685 decks +6% synergy
Graven Cairns
10% of 1685 decks +1% synergy
Tainted Peak
10% of 1685 decks +0% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9% of 1685 decks -3% synergy