Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Budget

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
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MTGStocks
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
75% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Grievous Wound
43% of 23 decks +42% synergy
Unwanted Remake
22% of 23 decks +20% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shay Cormac
73% of 52 decks +66% synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
67% of 15 decks +65% synergy
Termination Facilitator
54% of 140 decks +51% synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
55% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Humble Defector
40% of 168 decks +37% synergy
Take the Bait
41% of 80 decks +37% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
38% of 167 decks +36% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
39% of 84 decks +36% synergy
Fell
38% of 32 decks +36% synergy
Bounty Hunter
35% of 168 decks +34% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
82% of 71 decks +77% synergy
Crackling Doom
52% of 168 decks +33% synergy
Mortify
44% of 168 decks +27% synergy
Terminate
42% of 168 decks +26% synergy
Commander's Sphere
42% of 168 decks +23% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
38% of 168 decks +33% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
36% of 165 decks +29% synergy
Curse of Opulence
35% of 168 decks +28% synergy
Royal Assassin
33% of 168 decks +29% synergy
Shiny Impetus
33% of 165 decks +28% synergy
Creatures
Orzhov Advokist
32% of 168 decks +31% synergy
Agitator Ant
32% of 165 decks +31% synergy
Windborn Muse
32% of 168 decks +28% synergy
Queen Marchesa
30% of 168 decks +23% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
28% of 74 decks +24% synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
27% of 168 decks +21% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
26% of 167 decks +23% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
24% of 168 decks +22% synergy
Stromkirk Captain
24% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23% of 164 decks +11% synergy
Hunter of Eyeblights
22% of 168 decks +22% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
22% of 165 decks +12% synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
21% of 164 decks +20% synergy
Mesa Enchantress
21% of 168 decks +20% synergy
Legion Lieutenant
20% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Markov Baron
20% of 115 decks +13% synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
20% of 164 decks +18% synergy
Kulrath Knight
19% of 168 decks +19% synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
16% of 164 decks +15% synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
16% of 146 decks +16% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
16% of 165 decks +15% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Gluttonous Guest
15% of 164 decks +15% synergy
Voldaren Epicure
15% of 164 decks +14% synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
15% of 164 decks +7% synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
15% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Bloodtithe Harvester
15% of 164 decks +14% synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Belligerent Guest
14% of 164 decks +14% synergy
Vampire Socialite
14% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
13% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Blood Artist
13% of 168 decks -4% synergy
Markov Purifier
13% of 164 decks +11% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13% of 159 decks +10% synergy
Olivia's Attendants
12% of 164 decks +12% synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
12% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
12% of 165 decks +11% synergy
Sanctum Seeker
12% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Restless Bloodseeker
12% of 164 decks +11% synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
12% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12% of 164 decks -1% synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
11% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
11% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Accursed Witch
11% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Patron of the Vein
11% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
11% of 72 decks +11% synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
11% of 74 decks +2% synergy
Cordial Vampire
11% of 167 decks -0% synergy
Bitterheart Witch
11% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
32% of 168 decks +22% synergy
Despark
29% of 167 decks +9% synergy
Immortal Obligation
29% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Master Warcraft
29% of 168 decks +26% synergy
Bedevil
26% of 167 decks +19% synergy
Generous Gift
22% of 167 decks -3% synergy
Murder
21% of 168 decks +19% synergy
Deflecting Palm
21% of 168 decks +14% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21% of 168 decks -42% synergy
Go for the Throat
19% of 168 decks +16% synergy
Fracture
16% of 165 decks +7% synergy
Abrade
15% of 168 decks +12% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
12% of 159 decks +10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 104 decks -0% synergy
Doom Blade
11% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Utter End
11% of 168 decks +4% synergy
Path to Exile
11% of 168 decks -35% synergy
Chaos Warp
11% of 168 decks -8% synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
10% of 164 decks +9% synergy
Infernal Grasp
10% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Hero's Downfall
9% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Return the Favor
8% of 72 decks +6% synergy
Price of Fame
7% of 167 decks +6% synergy
Disenchant
7% of 168 decks +4% synergy
Gang Up
6% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Bolt
6% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Neonate's Rush
5% of 164 decks +5% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5% of 164 decks +5% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5% of 167 decks -5% synergy
Urge to Feed
5% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Return to Dust
5% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Legion Leadership
5% of 58 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Cut a Deal
31% of 159 decks +29% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
28% of 165 decks +27% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
27% of 165 decks +18% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
27% of 26 decks +25% synergy
Sign in Blood
26% of 168 decks +15% synergy
Vindicate
22% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Read the Bones
21% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19% of 165 decks +16% synergy
Mob Verdict
18% of 80 decks +17% synergy
Painful Truths
17% of 168 decks +4% synergy
Fumigate
17% of 168 decks +14% synergy
Feed the Swarm
16% of 165 decks +10% synergy
Divine Reckoning
14% of 168 decks +14% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14% of 165 decks -24% synergy
Call to the Feast
12% of 168 decks +12% synergy
Blasphemous Act
11% of 168 decks -12% synergy
Olivia's Wrath
10% of 164 decks +3% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10% of 159 decks +9% synergy
Pointed Discussion
10% of 164 decks +9% synergy
Ambition's Cost
10% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Faithless Looting
9% of 168 decks -8% synergy
Vampire's Kiss
9% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Bloody Betrayal
8% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Open the Armory
7% of 168 decks -0% synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Merciless Eviction
7% of 168 decks +2% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 168 decks -2% synergy
Coronation of Chaos
6% of 159 decks +6% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Excavation Technique
6% of 165 decks +6% synergy
Three Dreams
6% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6% of 168 decks +4% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6% of 105 decks +1% synergy
Rip Apart
5% of 165 decks +4% synergy
Council's Judgment
5% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Night's Whisper
5% of 168 decks -9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27% of 168 decks +17% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17% of 168 decks -16% synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13% of 164 decks +11% synergy
Blood Fountain
10% of 164 decks +9% synergy
Ceremonial Knife
8% of 164 decks +8% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8% of 167 decks +8% synergy
Norn's Annex
7% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Wedding Invitation
6% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Trespasser's Curse
27% of 168 decks +27% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
27% of 168 decks +26% synergy
Redemption Arc
25% of 80 decks +24% synergy
Torment of Scarabs
23% of 168 decks +22% synergy
Revenge of Ravens
22% of 167 decks +18% synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
22% of 168 decks +22% synergy
Tenuous Truce
20% of 160 decks +18% synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
19% of 168 decks +19% synergy
Curse of Vitality
18% of 168 decks +17% synergy
Curse of Hospitality
17% of 164 decks +17% synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
17% of 168 decks +16% synergy
Ghostly Prison
17% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Noble Heritage
16% of 159 decks +15% synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
16% of 164 decks +15% synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
15% of 168 decks +15% synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
15% of 168 decks +14% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15% of 168 decks +9% synergy
Parasitic Impetus
14% of 165 decks +13% synergy
Bitter Feud
13% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Thirst
13% of 168 decks +13% synergy
Stensia Masquerade
13% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Curse of Shallow Graves
12% of 168 decks +12% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
12% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Death's Hold
11% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Curse of Chaos
11% of 168 decks +11% synergy
The Sound of Drums
10% of 98 decks +9% synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10% of 168 decks +9% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
9% of 105 decks +7% synergy
Captive Audience
8% of 167 decks +7% synergy
At Knifepoint
8% of 72 decks +5% synergy
Sanguine Bond
8% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Martial Impetus
8% of 165 decks +7% synergy
Vow of Lightning
8% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Assemble the Legion
8% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Hot Pursuit
8% of 80 decks +7% synergy
Life Insurance
8% of 160 decks +5% synergy
Curse of Obsession
7% of 164 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
7% of 167 decks +7% synergy
Curse of the Pierced Heart
7% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Vow of Malice
7% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Tainted Remedy
7% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Arterial Alchemy
7% of 164 decks +6% synergy
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
7% of 75 decks +5% synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
7% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Vow of Duty
7% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Blood Reckoning
7% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 168 decks -1% synergy
March of the Canonized
6% of 96 decks +4% synergy
Court of Ire
6% of 165 decks +3% synergy
Cruel Reality
6% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
9% of 125 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
10% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Bojuka Bog
10% of 168 decks -21% synergy
Rogue's Passage
8% of 168 decks -15% synergy
Reliquary Tower
7% of 168 decks -10% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7% of 168 decks -11% synergy
Restless Bivouac
7% of 102 decks +4% synergy
Needle Spires
7% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65% of 167 decks -21% synergy
Sol Ring
57% of 168 decks -33% synergy
Orzhov Signet
52% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Rakdos Signet
49% of 168 decks +9% synergy
Boros Signet
46% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20% of 167 decks -17% synergy
Fellwar Stone
20% of 168 decks -7% synergy
Mardu Banner
20% of 168 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
19% of 167 decks -21% synergy
Mind Stone
15% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Savai Crystal
15% of 165 decks +12% synergy
Bandit's Haul
12% of 72 decks +10% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10% of 168 decks -24% synergy
Fire Diamond
8% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Marble Diamond
6% of 168 decks +4% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
76% of 168 decks -16% synergy
Nomad Outpost
62% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Shattered Landscape
60% of 58 decks +31% synergy
Evolving Wilds
57% of 168 decks +28% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49% of 168 decks +28% synergy
Exotic Orchard
42% of 168 decks -6% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38% of 168 decks +7% synergy
Scoured Barrens
36% of 168 decks +26% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36% of 168 decks +19% synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35% of 168 decks +25% synergy
Temple of Malice
35% of 168 decks +16% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35% of 168 decks +16% synergy
Temple of Triumph
35% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Temple of Silence
35% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Path of Ancestry
30% of 168 decks -3% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
27% of 168 decks +18% synergy
Boros Garrison
26% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
24% of 168 decks -16% synergy
Tainted Field
22% of 168 decks +11% synergy
Myriad Landscape
20% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Voldaren Estate
20% of 164 decks +12% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17% of 168 decks +14% synergy
Battlefield Forge
17% of 168 decks -19% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15% of 168 decks -26% synergy
Akoum Refuge
13% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12% of 168 decks +9% synergy
Tainted Peak
12% of 168 decks +3% synergy
Thriving Bluff
12% of 165 decks +9% synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11% of 168 decks +10% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11% of 168 decks -34% synergy
Isolated Chapel
11% of 168 decks -33% synergy
Thriving Heath
10% of 165 decks +8% synergy
Thriving Moor
10% of 165 decks +8% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10% of 168 decks -0% synergy
Boros Guildgate
10% of 168 decks +6% synergy
Cinder Barrens
9% of 168 decks +8% synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8% of 75 decks +4% synergy
Ash Barrens
7% of 168 decks +1% synergy
Jagged Barrens
7% of 74 decks +5% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7% of 165 decks -0% synergy
Stone Quarry
7% of 168 decks +5% synergy
Escape Tunnel
6% of 82 decks +5% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
6% of 159 decks +4% synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5% of 164 decks +2% synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5% of 168 decks -0% synergy
Desolate Mire
5% of 75 decks -10% synergy
Geothermal Bog
5% of 152 decks +3% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5% of 152 decks +2% synergy