Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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Sanguine Bond
73% of 15 decks +66% synergy
Exquisite Blood
73% of 15 decks +66% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73% of 15 decks +63% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60% of 10 decks +47% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60% of 15 decks +43% synergy
Termination Facilitator
40% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Blood Artist
53% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Cordial Vampire
47% of 15 decks +36% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
47% of 15 decks +35% synergy
False Cure
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Bounty Board
50% of 8 decks +45% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
40% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
40% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
40% of 15 decks +29% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
40% of 15 decks +29% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Smothering Tithe
40% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Boros Charm
40% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40% of 15 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Plague Drone
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33% of 15 decks +31% synergy
Vein Ripper
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
33% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
33% of 9 decks +24% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
33% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Drana and Linvala
31% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
30% of 10 decks +22% synergy
Master of Dark Rites
30% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Bounty Hunter
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
27% of 15 decks +22% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
27% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Markov Baron
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Wall of Shards
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Edgar Markov
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Markov Purifier
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Indulging Patrician
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Patron of the Vein
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Vampire Socialite
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Twilight Prophet
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20% of 15 decks +11% synergy
Captivating Vampire
20% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
40% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Path to Exile
40% of 15 decks -6% synergy
Crackling Doom
33% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Fracture
27% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Teferi's Protection
27% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Punishing Fire
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Illumination
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Go for the Throat
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Rakdos Charm
20% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Despark
20% of 15 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Tutor
40% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
40% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Damn
33% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Exsanguinate
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Cut a Deal
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Blood Tribute
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
New Blood
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Sign in Blood
20% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Blasphemous Act
20% of 15 decks -3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glass-Cast Heart
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Wedding Ring
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
27% of 15 decks +23% synergy
Skullclamp
27% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Urza's Incubator
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20% of 15 decks +11% synergy
Lightning Greaves
20% of 15 decks -13% synergy
Enchantments
Tainted Remedy
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Aria of Flame
27% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Rain of Gore
27% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Ghostly Prison
27% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Collapsing Borders
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Underworld Dreams
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Cleric Class
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33% of 15 decks +31% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20% of 15 decks +15% synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
33% of 15 decks +29% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33% of 15 decks +15% synergy
Bojuka Bog
33% of 15 decks +2% synergy
Reliquary Tower
27% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73% of 15 decks -13% synergy
Sol Ring
73% of 15 decks -16% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33% of 15 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33% of 15 decks -7% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27% of 15 decks -10% synergy
Orzhov Signet
27% of 15 decks -17% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 15 decks +15% synergy
Boros Signet
20% of 15 decks -20% synergy
Rakdos Signet
20% of 15 decks -21% synergy
Lands
Savai Triome
80% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Command Tower
80% of 15 decks -12% synergy
Blood Crypt
73% of 15 decks +28% synergy
Godless Shrine
73% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Shattered Landscape
67% of 6 decks +35% synergy
Spectator Seating
67% of 15 decks +30% synergy
Arid Mesa
60% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Marsh Flats
60% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Sacred Foundry
60% of 15 decks +15% synergy
Nomad Outpost
60% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53% of 15 decks +23% synergy
Luxury Suite
53% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Vault of Champions
53% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Path of Ancestry
47% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Voldaren Estate
40% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40% of 15 decks +28% synergy
Haunted Ridge
40% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Caves of Koilos
40% of 15 decks +0% synergy
Isolated Chapel
40% of 15 decks -3% synergy
Plateau
33% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Badlands
33% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Scrubland
33% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Fetid Heath
33% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Sundown Pass
33% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 15 decks -15% synergy
Graven Cairns
27% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Rugged Prairie
27% of 15 decks +15% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27% of 15 decks +4% synergy
Battlefield Forge
27% of 15 decks -10% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Cavern of Souls
20% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20% of 15 decks -24% synergy