Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Expensive

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
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
29% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Blazemire Verge
25% of 28 decks +6% synergy
Unwanted Remake
17% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13% of 30 decks +11% synergy
Grievous Wound
11% of 28 decks +9% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sadistic Shell Game
64% of 22 decks +62% synergy
Shay Cormac
69% of 64 decks +62% synergy
Termination Facilitator
62% of 153 decks +59% synergy
Bounty Hunter
59% of 170 decks +59% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
75% of 8 decks +52% synergy
Scrawling Crawler
55% of 11 decks +52% synergy
Ghostly Prison
57% of 170 decks +48% synergy
Curse of Opulence
52% of 170 decks +46% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
47% of 169 decks +43% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
51% of 164 decks +41% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
80% of 86 decks +76% synergy
Smothering Tithe
61% of 169 decks +30% synergy
Teferi's Protection
49% of 170 decks +24% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
46% of 168 decks +9% synergy
Queen Marchesa
43% of 170 decks +36% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43% of 170 decks -20% synergy
Take the Bait
41% of 97 decks +37% synergy
Crackling Doom
41% of 170 decks +21% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
41% of 164 decks +34% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
41% of 98 decks +38% synergy
Creatures
Master of Ceremonies
39% of 163 decks +37% synergy
Esper Sentinel
37% of 164 decks +16% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
37% of 52 decks +32% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
36% of 164 decks +35% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
34% of 164 decks +28% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32% of 157 decks +26% synergy
Humble Defector
32% of 170 decks +29% synergy
Windborn Muse
29% of 170 decks +25% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26% of 126 decks +20% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26% of 161 decks +24% synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
26% of 168 decks +24% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
25% of 166 decks +19% synergy
Agitator Ant
24% of 168 decks +23% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
23% of 164 decks +21% synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
23% of 104 decks +11% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
22% of 170 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Royal Assassin
18% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18% of 169 decks +8% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
17% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
17% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Sun Titan
16% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Flumph
16% of 164 decks +15% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
15% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Kulrath Knight
14% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Blood Artist
14% of 170 decks -3% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
14% of 164 decks +13% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14% of 164 decks +2% synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
13% of 158 decks +13% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13% of 126 decks -3% synergy
Claim Jumper
13% of 87 decks +11% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
12% of 88 decks +9% synergy
Mesa Enchantress
12% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12% of 162 decks +11% synergy
Witch Enchanter
12% of 69 decks +5% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11% of 170 decks -5% synergy
Hunted Horror
10% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
9% of 169 decks +9% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9% of 162 decks +6% synergy
Goblin Spymaster
9% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Selfless Squire
9% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Drana and Linvala
8% of 132 decks -4% synergy
Accursed Witch
8% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
8% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8% of 98 decks -3% synergy
Life of the Party
8% of 163 decks +7% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
8% of 166 decks -3% synergy
Starfield Mystic
8% of 169 decks +7% synergy
Death Kiss
7% of 162 decks +7% synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
7% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37% of 169 decks +13% synergy
Terminate
36% of 170 decks +21% synergy
Dawn's Truce
33% of 43 decks +17% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30% of 170 decks +12% synergy
Path to Exile
30% of 170 decks -16% synergy
Inkshield
27% of 164 decks +19% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26% of 170 decks -10% synergy
Chaos Warp
25% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Immortal Obligation
25% of 97 decks +24% synergy
Rakdos Charm
25% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Perch Protection
24% of 37 decks +23% synergy
Mortify
24% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Deflecting Swat
21% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Boros Charm
19% of 170 decks -14% synergy
Bedevil
19% of 169 decks +11% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18% of 114 decks +7% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Deflecting Palm
18% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Despark
17% of 169 decks -3% synergy
Fracture
16% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Fell the Profane
14% of 69 decks +6% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
14% of 164 decks +9% synergy
Comeuppance
11% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Dark Ritual
11% of 170 decks -3% synergy
Valakut Awakening
10% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Rollick
10% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Batwing Brume
9% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Master Warcraft
9% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Return the Favor
9% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9% of 168 decks -6% synergy
Infernal Grasp
7% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Everybody Lives!
7% of 110 decks +5% synergy
Go for the Throat
7% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Final Showdown
7% of 88 decks +3% synergy
Soul Shatter
7% of 164 decks +4% synergy
Lightning Bolt
5% of 170 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Tutor
43% of 170 decks +20% synergy
Damn
35% of 164 decks +14% synergy
Blasphemous Act
35% of 170 decks +12% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
32% of 121 decks +27% synergy
Cut a Deal
30% of 162 decks +28% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
29% of 170 decks +24% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25% of 164 decks +22% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
24% of 37 decks +23% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
24% of 169 decks +22% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21% of 164 decks +19% synergy
Vindicate
20% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Farewell
20% of 163 decks +6% synergy
Council's Judgment
16% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Vandalblast
16% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14% of 97 decks +13% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
14% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
14% of 162 decks +13% synergy
Fell
13% of 45 decks +12% synergy
Reanimate
12% of 170 decks -1% synergy
Insurrection
11% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Sign in Blood
11% of 170 decks +1% synergy
Toxic Deluge
10% of 170 decks +2% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Night's Whisper
9% of 170 decks -5% synergy
Jeska's Will
9% of 164 decks -2% synergy
Mob Verdict
8% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Damnation
8% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Wrath of God
8% of 170 decks +1% synergy
Austere Command
8% of 170 decks -1% synergy
Excavation Technique
7% of 164 decks +7% synergy
Replenish
7% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6% of 169 decks +6% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Exsanguinate
6% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Grim Tutor
6% of 170 decks +1% synergy
Painful Truths
6% of 170 decks -7% synergy
Read the Bones
6% of 170 decks -9% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6% of 163 decks +2% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5% of 164 decks +3% synergy
Feed the Swarm
5% of 164 decks +0% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Merciless Eviction
5% of 170 decks +0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodthirsty Blade
36% of 169 decks +34% synergy
Wedding Ring
32% of 164 decks +30% synergy
Tempting Contract
22% of 164 decks +21% synergy
Lightning Greaves
20% of 170 decks -13% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20% of 168 decks +15% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 170 decks -16% synergy
Strionic Resonator
12% of 170 decks +8% synergy
The One Ring
11% of 131 decks +3% synergy
Crawlspace
10% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Norn's Annex
10% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9% of 170 decks -0% synergy
Shadowspear
9% of 168 decks +2% synergy
Howling Mine
8% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Mithril Coat
7% of 121 decks -2% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
7% of 169 decks +6% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7% of 169 decks -2% synergy
Temple Bell
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 170 decks +1% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 164 decks +4% synergy
Lithoform Engine
5% of 164 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Trouble in Pairs
37% of 97 decks +30% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
36% of 118 decks +34% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
26% of 170 decks +25% synergy
Sphere of Safety
25% of 170 decks +22% synergy
Blind Obedience
25% of 170 decks +17% synergy
Tenuous Truce
25% of 163 decks +23% synergy
Captive Audience
21% of 169 decks +20% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21% of 170 decks +0% synergy
Land Tax
20% of 170 decks +12% synergy
Revel in Riches
19% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Black Market Connections
18% of 162 decks +2% synergy
No Mercy
16% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Trespasser's Curse
15% of 170 decks +15% synergy
Curse of Vitality
15% of 170 decks +15% synergy
Tainted Remedy
15% of 170 decks +14% synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
14% of 170 decks +13% synergy
Black Market
14% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
13% of 170 decks +12% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Shiny Impetus
12% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
12% of 170 decks +9% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12% of 164 decks +8% synergy
The Sound of Drums
12% of 108 decks +11% synergy
Overwhelming Splendor
12% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Exquisite Blood
12% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Hot Pursuit
11% of 97 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
11% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
11% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Sanguine Bond
11% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Smuggler's Share
10% of 163 decks +8% synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
10% of 169 decks +10% synergy
Torment of Scarabs
10% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Redemption Arc
9% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Norn's Decree
9% of 141 decks +9% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
9% of 111 decks +5% synergy
Nowhere to Run
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Cruel Reality
8% of 170 decks +8% synergy
Noble Heritage
8% of 162 decks +7% synergy
Court of Ambition
8% of 164 decks +4% synergy
Curse of Hospitality
7% of 164 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
7% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Thirst
7% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Karmic Justice
7% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7% of 121 decks +3% synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Curse of Vengeance
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45% of 170 decks +28% synergy
Reliquary Tower
41% of 170 decks +23% synergy
Bojuka Bog
41% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22% of 169 decks +19% synergy
Maze of Ith
18% of 170 decks +13% synergy
Cabal Coffers
14% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Ancient Tomb
14% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13% of 163 decks +3% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 163 decks +1% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11% of 170 decks +10% synergy
Strip Mine
8% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Field of the Dead
7% of 169 decks +5% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6% of 170 decks -13% synergy
Urza's Saga
5% of 164 decks +0% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85% of 170 decks -4% synergy
Arcane Signet
85% of 168 decks -2% synergy
Orzhov Signet
45% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Boros Signet
39% of 170 decks +1% synergy
Rakdos Signet
39% of 170 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37% of 169 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32% of 169 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30% of 170 decks -4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
19% of 170 decks -9% synergy
Thought Vessel
16% of 170 decks +11% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 170 decks -0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 170 decks -7% synergy
Mana Crypt
10% of 170 decks +3% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8% of 162 decks +6% synergy
Bandit's Haul
7% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Mind Stone
5% of 170 decks -4% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90% of 170 decks -2% synergy
Godless Shrine
85% of 170 decks +37% synergy
Sacred Foundry
84% of 170 decks +39% synergy
Blood Crypt
83% of 170 decks +37% synergy
Savai Triome
82% of 168 decks +38% synergy
Vault of Champions
76% of 164 decks +38% synergy
Arid Mesa
75% of 170 decks +42% synergy
Spectator Seating
74% of 164 decks +38% synergy
Marsh Flats
74% of 170 decks +40% synergy
Luxury Suite
73% of 169 decks +38% synergy
Plateau
71% of 170 decks +59% synergy
Scrubland
71% of 170 decks +58% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71% of 170 decks +41% synergy
Badlands
69% of 170 decks +56% synergy
Isolated Chapel
49% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Nomad Outpost
48% of 170 decks -9% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44% of 170 decks -1% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41% of 170 decks -0% synergy
Exotic Orchard
40% of 170 decks -8% synergy
Haunted Ridge
34% of 164 decks +14% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32% of 164 decks +13% synergy
Sundown Pass
30% of 164 decks +9% synergy
Shattered Landscape
29% of 66 decks -1% synergy
Raucous Theater
26% of 98 decks +15% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26% of 98 decks +14% synergy
Elegant Parlor
24% of 98 decks +14% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22% of 170 decks +18% synergy
Caves of Koilos
22% of 170 decks -18% synergy
Graven Cairns
21% of 170 decks +12% synergy
Rugged Prairie
19% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Battlefield Forge
19% of 170 decks -18% synergy
Fetid Heath
18% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Prismatic Vista
17% of 169 decks +12% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16% of 170 decks -3% synergy
Fabled Passage
15% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15% of 164 decks +4% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15% of 164 decks +3% synergy
Boros Garrison
15% of 170 decks -3% synergy
Reflecting Pool
14% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Mana Confluence
14% of 170 decks +4% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14% of 170 decks -9% synergy
Scalding Tarn
14% of 170 decks +7% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14% of 170 decks -18% synergy
Path of Ancestry
14% of 170 decks -20% synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13% of 164 decks +2% synergy
Polluted Delta
13% of 170 decks +6% synergy
City of Brass
13% of 170 decks +2% synergy
Wooded Foothills
12% of 170 decks +6% synergy
Flooded Strand
11% of 170 decks +5% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11% of 170 decks -6% synergy