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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Agitator Ant
100% of 13 decks +99% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
92% of 13 decks +90% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
92% of 12 decks +90% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
92% of 12 decks +87% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
92% of 13 decks +85% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
86% of 7 decks +81% synergy
Bounty Hunter
77% of 13 decks +76% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
77% of 13 decks +76% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
77% of 13 decks +76% synergy
Ghostly Prison
85% of 13 decks +75% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
80% of 10 decks +75% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
77% of 13 decks +75% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
77% of 13 decks +74% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
77% of 13 decks +72% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
77% of 13 decks +71% synergy
Curse of Opulence
77% of 13 decks +70% synergy
Life of the Party
69% of 13 decks +69% synergy
Termination Facilitator
69% of 13 decks +66% synergy
Windborn Muse
69% of 13 decks +65% synergy
Inkshield
69% of 13 decks +62% synergy
Creatures
Breena, the Demagogue
69% of 13 decks +59% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
67% of 12 decks +64% synergy
Shay Cormac
67% of 9 decks +59% synergy
Geode Rager
62% of 13 decks +61% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
62% of 13 decks +61% synergy
Queen Marchesa
62% of 13 decks +55% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
54% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Goblin Spymaster
46% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Death Kiss
46% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
46% of 13 decks +45% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
46% of 13 decks +45% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
46% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
46% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
42% of 12 decks +41% synergy
Hunted Horror
38% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Flumph
38% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Selfless Squire
38% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
33% of 12 decks +22% synergy
Stalking Leonin
31% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
31% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Avatar of Slaughter
31% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
31% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
31% of 13 decks +29% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
31% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Esper Sentinel
31% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Taunting Kobold
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Humble Defector
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Sun Titan
23% of 13 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Perch Protection
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Immortal Obligation
58% of 12 decks +57% synergy
Take the Bait
58% of 12 decks +54% synergy
Teferi's Protection
54% of 13 decks +29% synergy
Path to Exile
38% of 13 decks -8% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38% of 13 decks -25% synergy
Deflecting Swat
31% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Stunning Reversal
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Deadly Rollick
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Chaos Warp
23% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Crackling Doom
23% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Generous Gift
23% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23% of 13 decks -13% synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
69% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
62% of 13 decks +59% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
46% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Insurrection
38% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Council's Judgment
38% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Demonic Tutor
38% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
31% of 13 decks +29% synergy
Cut a Deal
23% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Blasphemous Act
23% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wedding Ring
62% of 13 decks +60% synergy
Tempting Contract
38% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
38% of 13 decks +34% synergy
Enchantments
Hot Pursuit
67% of 12 decks +66% synergy
Tenuous Truce
62% of 13 decks +60% synergy
The Sound of Drums
58% of 12 decks +57% synergy
Shiny Impetus
54% of 13 decks +49% synergy
Marchesa's Decree
38% of 13 decks +35% synergy
Smothering Tithe
38% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Redemption Arc
33% of 12 decks +32% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
31% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Land Tax
31% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25% of 12 decks +18% synergy
Curse of Vitality
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Martial Impetus
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Blind Obedience
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Reliquary Tower
31% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Signet
77% of 13 decks -9% synergy
Boros Signet
46% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 13 decks +6% synergy
Orzhov Signet
46% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23% of 13 decks -11% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
23% of 13 decks -14% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
23% of 13 decks -17% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Luxury Suite
92% of 13 decks +57% synergy
Vault of Champions
92% of 13 decks +55% synergy
Savai Triome
92% of 13 decks +49% synergy
Spectator Seating
85% of 13 decks +49% synergy
Godless Shrine
85% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Plateau
77% of 13 decks +64% synergy
Badlands
77% of 13 decks +64% synergy
Scrubland
77% of 13 decks +64% synergy
Sacred Foundry
77% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Blood Crypt
77% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69% of 13 decks +39% synergy
Arid Mesa
69% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Marsh Flats
69% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Nomad Outpost
62% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
46% of 13 decks +42% synergy
Battlefield Forge
46% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Caves of Koilos
46% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Haunted Ridge
38% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Isolated Chapel
38% of 13 decks -5% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38% of 13 decks -7% synergy
Reflecting Pool
31% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Fabled Passage
31% of 13 decks +21% synergy
Mana Confluence
31% of 13 decks +21% synergy
City of Brass
31% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Sundown Pass
31% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Path of Ancestry
31% of 13 decks -2% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Exotic Orchard
31% of 13 decks -18% synergy
Elegant Parlor
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Raucous Theater
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
Prismatic Vista
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Wooded Foothills
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Flooded Strand
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Scalding Tarn
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Windswept Heath
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Polluted Delta
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Rugged Prairie
23% of 13 decks +11% synergy
Boros Garrison
23% of 13 decks +5% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Evolving Wilds
23% of 13 decks -6% synergy