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.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exquisite Blood
69% of 16 decks +61% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69% of 16 decks +58% synergy
Sanguine Bond
62% of 16 decks +55% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
60% of 10 decks +48% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62% of 16 decks +46% synergy
Cordial Vampire
50% of 16 decks +39% synergy
Termination Facilitator
40% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Cabal Coffers
38% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Plague Drone
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
40% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56% of 16 decks -7% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
44% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
44% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
44% of 16 decks +33% synergy
Blood Artist
44% of 16 decks +27% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
44% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
40% of 10 decks +32% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
40% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
40% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Creatures
Sorin of House Markov
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Bloodline Keeper
38% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
38% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
38% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33% of 15 decks +31% synergy
Vein Ripper
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Patron of the Vein
31% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
31% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
31% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Captivating Vampire
31% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Drana and Linvala
31% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Preacher of the Schism
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Master of Dark Rites
30% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Edgar Markov
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Bounty Hunter
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Twilight Prophet
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Markov Baron
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Vampire Socialite
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Wall of Shards
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Bishop of Binding
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Kalastria Highborn
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Indulging Patrician
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Champion of Dusk
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
19% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
44% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Crackling Doom
38% of 16 decks +18% synergy
False Cure
31% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Boros Charm
31% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Path to Exile
31% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Teferi's Protection
25% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Fracture
20% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Punishing Fire
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Illumination
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Despark
19% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Tutor
44% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Damn
27% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Exsanguinate
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Blood Tribute
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Cut a Deal
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Damnation
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
New Blood
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Sign in Blood
19% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Blasphemous Act
19% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
25% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Urza's Incubator
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Skullclamp
19% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Lightning Greaves
19% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
38% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Tainted Remedy
31% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Aria of Flame
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Rain of Gore
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Collapsing Borders
19% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Underworld Dreams
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Legion's Landing
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Ghostly Prison
19% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
31% of 16 decks +28% synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
25% of 16 decks +24% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
25% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Bojuka Bog
25% of 16 decks -6% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Sol Ring
69% of 16 decks -21% synergy
Bounty Board
38% of 8 decks +33% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Orzhov Signet
31% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 16 decks -9% synergy
Rakdos Signet
25% of 16 decks -15% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19% of 16 decks -19% synergy
Boros Signet
19% of 16 decks -20% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
81% of 16 decks -11% synergy
Savai Triome
75% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Blood Crypt
75% of 16 decks +29% synergy
Godless Shrine
69% of 16 decks +21% synergy
Spectator Seating
60% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Arid Mesa
56% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Marsh Flats
56% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Sacred Foundry
56% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Nomad Outpost
56% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Shattered Landscape
50% of 6 decks +20% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Vault of Champions
47% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44% of 16 decks +32% synergy
Path of Ancestry
44% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Luxury Suite
44% of 16 decks +9% synergy
Isolated Chapel
44% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Voldaren Estate
40% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Caves of Koilos
38% of 16 decks -2% synergy
Haunted Ridge
33% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Plateau
31% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Badlands
31% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Scrubland
31% of 16 decks +19% synergy
Fetid Heath
31% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31% of 16 decks -14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
31% of 16 decks -17% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27% of 15 decks +8% synergy
Sundown Pass
27% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Graven Cairns
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Cavern of Souls
25% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Rugged Prairie
25% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Battlefield Forge
25% of 16 decks -12% synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19% of 16 decks -13% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19% of 16 decks -22% synergy