Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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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Taunt from the Rampart
100% of 10 decks +95% synergy
Agitator Ant
92% of 12 decks +91% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
92% of 12 decks +90% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
92% of 12 decks +85% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
80% of 10 decks +78% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
83% of 12 decks +78% synergy
Bounty Hunter
75% of 12 decks +74% synergy
Ghostly Prison
83% of 12 decks +74% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
75% of 12 decks +74% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
75% of 12 decks +74% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
83% of 6 decks +78% synergy
Shay Cormac
80% of 5 decks +72% synergy
Queen Marchesa
75% of 12 decks +68% synergy
Curse of Opulence
75% of 12 decks +68% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
75% of 12 decks +65% synergy
Take the Bait
70% of 10 decks +66% synergy
Life of the Party
67% of 12 decks +66% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
67% of 12 decks +66% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
67% of 12 decks +64% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
67% of 12 decks +63% synergy
Creatures
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
100% of 3 decks +94% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
67% of 12 decks +60% synergy
Termination Facilitator
64% of 11 decks +61% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
60% of 10 decks +57% synergy
Geode Rager
58% of 12 decks +58% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
58% of 12 decks +57% synergy
Windborn Muse
58% of 12 decks +54% synergy
Goblin Spymaster
50% of 12 decks +49% synergy
Death Kiss
50% of 12 decks +49% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
50% of 12 decks +49% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
50% of 12 decks +48% synergy
Hunted Horror
42% of 12 decks +41% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
42% of 12 decks +40% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
42% of 12 decks +39% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
40% of 10 decks +29% synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
33% of 12 decks +33% synergy
Humble Defector
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
Esper Sentinel
33% of 12 decks +12% synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
30% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Flumph
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Selfless Squire
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
Royal Assassin
25% of 12 decks +21% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
25% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Inkshield
58% of 12 decks +51% synergy
Teferi's Protection
58% of 12 decks +33% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 12 decks +4% synergy
Immortal Obligation
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Chaos Warp
33% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33% of 12 decks -30% synergy
Batwing Brume
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Deflecting Palm
25% of 12 decks +18% synergy
Deadly Rollick
25% of 12 decks +17% synergy
Deflecting Swat
25% of 12 decks +10% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 12 decks +0% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25% of 12 decks -11% synergy
Sorceries
Secret Rendezvous
50% of 12 decks +48% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
50% of 12 decks +47% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
50% of 12 decks +13% synergy
Demonic Tutor
42% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Insurrection
33% of 12 decks +32% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Council's Judgment
33% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Blasphemous Act
33% of 12 decks +10% synergy
Cut a Deal
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
Farewell
25% of 12 decks +11% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
50% of 12 decks +45% synergy
Wedding Ring
42% of 12 decks +40% synergy
Tempting Contract
33% of 12 decks +32% synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
58% of 12 decks +54% synergy
Hot Pursuit
50% of 10 decks +49% synergy
Smothering Tithe
50% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Tenuous Truce
42% of 12 decks +40% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
42% of 12 decks +38% synergy
The Sound of Drums
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
40% of 10 decks +32% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
33% of 12 decks +32% synergy
Redemption Arc
30% of 10 decks +29% synergy
Curse of Vitality
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Martial Impetus
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Noble Heritage
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
25% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Land Tax
25% of 12 decks +17% synergy
Black Market Connections
25% of 12 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25% of 12 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Maze of Ith
25% of 12 decks +20% synergy
Reliquary Tower
25% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 12 decks +10% synergy
Arcane Signet
92% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Boros Signet
42% of 12 decks +2% synergy
Rakdos Signet
42% of 12 decks +1% synergy
Orzhov Signet
42% of 12 decks -2% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 12 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 12 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25% of 12 decks -12% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25% of 12 decks -15% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Luxury Suite
92% of 12 decks +57% synergy
Vault of Champions
92% of 12 decks +54% synergy
Savai Triome
92% of 12 decks +48% synergy
Godless Shrine
92% of 12 decks +43% synergy
Spectator Seating
83% of 12 decks +47% synergy
Sacred Foundry
83% of 12 decks +38% synergy
Blood Crypt
83% of 12 decks +38% synergy
Nomad Outpost
75% of 12 decks +18% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67% of 12 decks +36% synergy
Arid Mesa
67% of 12 decks +33% synergy
Marsh Flats
67% of 12 decks +33% synergy
Plateau
58% of 12 decks +46% synergy
Badlands
58% of 12 decks +46% synergy
Scrubland
58% of 12 decks +46% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
50% of 12 decks +46% synergy
Haunted Ridge
50% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Sundown Pass
42% of 12 decks +20% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 12 decks -7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 12 decks +1% synergy
Battlefield Forge
33% of 12 decks -3% synergy
Caves of Koilos
33% of 12 decks -6% synergy
Flooded Strand
25% of 12 decks +19% synergy
Scalding Tarn
25% of 12 decks +18% synergy
Polluted Delta
25% of 12 decks +18% synergy
Reflecting Pool
25% of 12 decks +17% synergy
Fabled Passage
25% of 12 decks +15% synergy
Mana Confluence
25% of 12 decks +15% synergy
City of Brass
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25% of 12 decks +2% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 12 decks -5% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25% of 12 decks -15% synergy
Isolated Chapel
25% of 12 decks -18% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25% of 12 decks -19% synergy