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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Sadistic Shell Game
62% of 66 decks +60% synergy
High-Society Hunter
45% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
25% of 28 decks -7% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24% of 21 decks -2% synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22% of 18 decks +21% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shay Cormac
74% of 372 decks +66% synergy
Termination Facilitator
64% of 1321 decks +61% synergy
Bounty Hunter
59% of 1579 decks +58% synergy
Curse of Opulence
51% of 1579 decks +44% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
44% of 1567 decks +40% synergy
Ghostly Prison
49% of 1579 decks +39% synergy
Take the Bait
43% of 701 decks +39% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
42% of 720 decks +39% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
42% of 267 decks +36% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
36% of 1558 decks +35% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
85% of 595 decks +80% synergy
Crackling Doom
49% of 1579 decks +29% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45% of 1579 decks -18% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
41% of 1526 decks +31% synergy
Terminate
39% of 1579 decks +23% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
39% of 1529 decks +32% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
37% of 1579 decks +32% synergy
Generous Gift
35% of 1560 decks +11% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
35% of 1545 decks -3% synergy
Queen Marchesa
34% of 1579 decks +28% synergy
Creatures
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
34% of 1526 decks +32% synergy
Humble Defector
33% of 1579 decks +30% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
29% of 1579 decks +28% synergy
Agitator Ant
27% of 1545 decks +26% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
27% of 1514 decks +21% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
27% of 1478 decks +25% synergy
Windborn Muse
26% of 1579 decks +22% synergy
Royal Assassin
25% of 1579 decks +21% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
24% of 1579 decks +18% synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
21% of 1548 decks +19% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21% of 1352 decks +14% synergy
Kulrath Knight
20% of 1579 decks +20% synergy
Blood Artist
20% of 1579 decks +3% synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
19% of 1370 decks +19% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18% of 1508 decks +6% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
18% of 1526 decks +16% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Mesa Enchantress
16% of 1579 decks +15% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
16% of 1526 decks +14% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
15% of 1579 decks +12% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
14% of 621 decks +10% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14% of 1465 decks +13% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14% of 796 decks +1% synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
13% of 1579 decks +13% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13% of 1540 decks +7% synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13% of 111 decks +9% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
12% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Starfield Mystic
12% of 1559 decks +11% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
12% of 1502 decks +4% synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
12% of 1579 decks +12% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12% of 1540 decks +2% synergy
Accursed Witch
12% of 1579 decks +12% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
12% of 825 decks +4% synergy
Cordial Vampire
12% of 1560 decks +1% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12% of 721 decks +0% synergy
Flumph
11% of 1514 decks +11% synergy
Bitterheart Witch
11% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Esper Sentinel
11% of 1519 decks -10% synergy
Firemane Commando
11% of 1085 decks +5% synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11% of 1571 decks +10% synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
10% of 934 decks +10% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
10% of 1572 decks -1% synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
10% of 796 decks +3% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
10% of 1572 decks +0% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
9% of 796 decks +6% synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9% of 1571 decks +4% synergy
Witch Enchanter
9% of 435 decks +2% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
9% of 1502 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Mortify
34% of 1579 decks +16% synergy
Rakdos Charm
29% of 1579 decks +19% synergy
Dawn's Truce
29% of 207 decks +10% synergy
Perch Protection
26% of 170 decks +24% synergy
Path to Exile
25% of 1579 decks -21% synergy
Despark
25% of 1563 decks +4% synergy
Deflecting Palm
24% of 1579 decks +17% synergy
Immortal Obligation
24% of 701 decks +23% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22% of 1579 decks -14% synergy
Fracture
22% of 1526 decks +12% synergy
Inkshield
21% of 1526 decks +14% synergy
Bedevil
21% of 1566 decks +13% synergy
Boros Charm
19% of 1579 decks -14% synergy
Chaos Warp
19% of 1579 decks -1% synergy
Master Warcraft
17% of 1579 decks +15% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16% of 934 decks +5% synergy
Unwanted Remake
16% of 111 decks +14% synergy
Teferi's Protection
16% of 1579 decks -10% synergy
Fell the Profane
15% of 433 decks +6% synergy
Go for the Throat
12% of 1579 decks +8% synergy
Utter End
10% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Infernal Grasp
9% of 1508 decks +7% synergy
Comeuppance
9% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Withering Torment
9% of 69 decks +3% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8% of 1465 decks +7% synergy
Return the Favor
8% of 609 decks +6% synergy
Soul Shatter
7% of 1535 decks +5% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7% of 1579 decks -11% synergy
Murder
7% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Wear // Tear
7% of 1579 decks -7% synergy
Dark Ritual
7% of 1579 decks -7% synergy
Return to Dust
7% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6% of 1529 decks +1% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6% of 80 decks -6% synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6% of 1579 decks -9% synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
6% of 380 decks +6% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6% of 1514 decks +5% synergy
Batwing Brume
6% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Abrade
6% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Legion Leadership
5% of 433 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
34% of 1465 decks +32% synergy
Blasphemous Act
32% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30% of 1003 decks +25% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
30% of 170 decks +28% synergy
Damn
27% of 1519 decks +6% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27% of 1526 decks +24% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24% of 1526 decks +22% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21% of 701 decks +19% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
19% of 1545 decks +10% synergy
Vindicate
18% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Read the Bones
16% of 1579 decks +0% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15% of 1559 decks +13% synergy
Sign in Blood
15% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Council's Judgment
14% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13% of 1465 decks +12% synergy
Fell
13% of 221 decks +11% synergy
Fumigate
13% of 1579 decks +10% synergy
Vandalblast
12% of 1579 decks -1% synergy
Mob Verdict
11% of 701 decks +11% synergy
Painful Truths
11% of 1579 decks -2% synergy
Demonic Tutor
10% of 1579 decks -12% synergy
Austere Command
10% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Night's Whisper
10% of 1579 decks -5% synergy
Farewell
9% of 1488 decks -5% synergy
Three Dreams
8% of 1579 decks +8% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
8% of 1502 decks +1% synergy
Open the Vaults
8% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Insurrection
8% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8% of 1579 decks +0% synergy
Merciless Eviction
7% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Feed the Swarm
7% of 1535 decks +2% synergy
Wrath of God
7% of 1579 decks -0% synergy
Divine Reckoning
6% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
5% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
New Blood
5% of 1579 decks -0% synergy
Coiling Rebirth
5% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Open the Armory
5% of 1579 decks -2% synergy
Infernal Offering
5% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
22% of 1502 decks +20% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Tempting Contract
19% of 1526 decks +17% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 1579 decks -16% synergy
Lightning Greaves
14% of 1579 decks -18% synergy
Strionic Resonator
14% of 1579 decks +10% synergy
Crawlspace
12% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11% of 1557 decks +7% synergy
Norn's Annex
11% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Howling Mine
9% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
9% of 1558 decks +8% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
8% of 1502 decks +6% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7% of 1579 decks +3% synergy
Temple Bell
6% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Crown of Doom
5% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
31% of 1566 decks -0% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
30% of 1579 decks +29% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
30% of 970 decks +28% synergy
Captive Audience
25% of 1566 decks +23% synergy
Trespasser's Curse
22% of 1579 decks +21% synergy
Sphere of Safety
21% of 1579 decks +19% synergy
Blind Obedience
21% of 1579 decks +14% synergy
Tenuous Truce
21% of 1478 decks +20% synergy
Shiny Impetus
21% of 1545 decks +17% synergy
Curse of Vitality
21% of 1579 decks +20% synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
21% of 1579 decks +20% synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
18% of 1579 decks +18% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17% of 1579 decks -3% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17% of 701 decks +9% synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
17% of 1579 decks +16% synergy
Grievous Wound
16% of 97 decks +14% synergy
Tainted Remedy
16% of 1579 decks +16% synergy
Redemption Arc
16% of 701 decks +16% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Torment of Scarabs
16% of 1579 decks +15% synergy
Noble Heritage
15% of 1465 decks +14% synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
15% of 1558 decks +14% synergy
The Sound of Drums
14% of 844 decks +13% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
14% of 1579 decks +13% synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
13% of 1579 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Hospitality
13% of 1502 decks +13% synergy
Cruel Reality
13% of 1579 decks +12% synergy
Revel in Riches
12% of 1576 decks +5% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
12% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12% of 1557 decks +8% synergy
Sanguine Bond
12% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Curse of Thirst
12% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Hot Pursuit
12% of 701 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
11% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
11% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
11% of 1545 decks +9% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
10% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Black Market
10% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Norn's Decree
10% of 1158 decks +10% synergy
Curse of Vengeance
10% of 1579 decks +10% synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
10% of 1579 decks +10% synergy
No Mercy
10% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
March of the Canonized
9% of 796 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
9% of 1508 decks +9% synergy
Black Market Connections
9% of 1465 decks -6% synergy
Exquisite Blood
9% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Land Tax
8% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7% of 873 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6% of 1178 decks +5% synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Reliquary Tower
32% of 1579 decks +15% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16% of 1560 decks +14% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13% of 1579 decks -4% synergy
Temple of the False God
11% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Maze of Ith
11% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Rogue's Passage
10% of 1579 decks -13% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10% of 1579 decks -8% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81% of 1579 decks -9% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 1557 decks -6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
50% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Boros Signet
44% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32% of 1560 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31% of 1560 decks -6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
26% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Fellwar Stone
23% of 1579 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22% of 1579 decks -12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 1579 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
13% of 1579 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 1579 decks +0% synergy
Mardu Banner
9% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Patchwork Banner
8% of 183 decks -5% synergy
Bandit's Haul
8% of 609 decks +5% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8% of 1465 decks +6% synergy
Savai Crystal
6% of 1545 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89% of 1579 decks -3% synergy
Nomad Outpost
65% of 1579 decks +8% synergy
Exotic Orchard
48% of 1579 decks -0% synergy
Isolated Chapel
44% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Shattered Landscape
44% of 417 decks +13% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42% of 1579 decks -3% synergy
Savai Triome
41% of 1545 decks -3% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39% of 1579 decks -0% synergy
Evolving Wilds
39% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Godless Shrine
37% of 1579 decks -11% synergy
Sacred Foundry
34% of 1579 decks -11% synergy
Caves of Koilos
34% of 1579 decks -6% synergy
Blood Crypt
34% of 1579 decks -12% synergy
Vault of Champions
32% of 1534 decks -5% synergy
Spectator Seating
31% of 1534 decks -5% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30% of 1579 decks +11% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30% of 1579 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Silence
30% of 1579 decks +7% synergy
Luxury Suite
29% of 1570 decks -6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29% of 1579 decks +9% synergy
Battlefield Forge
27% of 1579 decks -10% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26% of 1579 decks +8% synergy
Temple of Triumph
23% of 1579 decks +0% synergy
Path of Ancestry
22% of 1579 decks -10% synergy
Boros Garrison
22% of 1579 decks +3% synergy
Temple of Malice
21% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Arid Mesa
20% of 1579 decks -13% synergy
Marsh Flats
20% of 1579 decks -13% synergy
Myriad Landscape
19% of 1579 decks +4% synergy
Sundown Pass
19% of 1502 decks -3% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18% of 1502 decks -1% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18% of 1579 decks -12% synergy
Haunted Ridge
17% of 1508 decks -2% synergy
Tainted Field
17% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16% of 1579 decks -7% synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Scoured Barrens
15% of 1579 decks +5% synergy
Blazemire Verge
12% of 97 decks -10% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12% of 1535 decks +0% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12% of 1579 decks +2% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12% of 1529 decks +1% synergy
Voldaren Estate
12% of 1502 decks +3% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Fetid Heath
11% of 1579 decks -3% synergy
Rugged Prairie
11% of 1579 decks -1% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10% of 1535 decks -1% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10% of 1579 decks +6% synergy
Graven Cairns
10% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Tainted Peak
10% of 1579 decks +1% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9% of 1579 decks -2% synergy