Mathas, Fiend Seeker (Commander) - Budget Treasure

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Take the Bait
80% of 5 decks +76% synergy
Bounty Hunter
71% of 7 decks +71% synergy
Tempting Contract
71% of 7 decks +70% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
71% of 7 decks +70% synergy
Combat Calligrapher
57% of 7 decks +56% synergy
Termination Facilitator
57% of 7 decks +54% synergy
Curse of Opulence
57% of 7 decks +50% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
57% of 7 decks +50% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
57% of 7 decks +47% synergy
Crackling Doom
57% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Top Cards
Bounty Board
100% of 4 decks +95% synergy
Creatures
Shay Cormac
100% of 2 decks +93% synergy
Discerning Financier
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Accursed Marauder
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Agitator Ant
43% of 7 decks +42% synergy
Bounty Agent
43% of 7 decks +42% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Humble Defector
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
43% of 7 decks +39% synergy
Royal Assassin
43% of 7 decks +39% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
40% of 5 decks +37% synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Sleeper Agent
29% of 7 decks +29% synergy
Pain Distributor
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Death Kiss
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Magister of Worth
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Bothersome Quasit
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Slaughter Specialist
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Selfless Squire
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Firemane Commando
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Queen Marchesa
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29% of 7 decks +22% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29% of 7 decks +17% synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Silver Deputy
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Servant of the Stinger
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Rooftop Assassin
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Angelic Sell-Sword
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Graywater's Fixer
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Generous Plunderer
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Perch Protection
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Return the Favor
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Immortal Obligation
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Legion Leadership
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Master Warcraft
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Deflecting Palm
43% of 7 decks +36% synergy
Inkshield
43% of 7 decks +36% synergy
Rakdos Charm
43% of 7 decks +32% synergy
Terminate
43% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Boros Charm
43% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Fight to the Death
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Murder
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Quick Draw
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Unfortunate Accident
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Dead Before Sunrise
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Torch the Tower
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Assassin's Blade
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Gang Up
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Swift Response
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Skullcrack
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Mages' Contest
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Electrodominance
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Chef's Kiss
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Second Sunrise
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Benevolent Offering
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Power Word Kill
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Mandate of Peace
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Wild Ricochet
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Ride Down
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Batwing Brume
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Curtains' Call
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Imp's Mischief
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Dawn Charm
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Comeuppance
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Go for the Throat
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Bedevil
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Wear // Tear
14% of 7 decks +1% synergy
Generous Gift
14% of 7 decks -10% synergy
Path to Exile
14% of 7 decks -32% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14% of 7 decks -49% synergy
Sorceries
Sadistic Shell Game
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Sundering Eruption
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
50% of 6 decks +45% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Disrupt Decorum
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
43% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Smoke Spirits' Aid
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Cut a Deal
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Council's Judgment
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Blood Money
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Painful Truths
29% of 7 decks +16% synergy
Damn
29% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Blasphemous Act
29% of 7 decks +6% synergy
One Last Job
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Mourner's Surprise
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Form a Posse
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Hell to Pay
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Requisition Raid
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Back in Town
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Phthisis
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Tempt with Glory
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Fortunate Few
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Hijack
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Creative Technique
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Jailbreak
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Cruel Entertainment
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Overmaster
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Claim the Firstborn
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Tempt with Immortality
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Excavation Technique
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Infernal Offering
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Grim Bounty
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Tyrant's Choice
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Coronation of Chaos
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Capital Punishment
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Sinister Waltz
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Exhume
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Mass Mutiny
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Incarnation Technique
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Insurrection
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Ondu Inversion
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Mob Rule
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Wedding Ring
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Strionic Resonator
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29% of 7 decks +19% synergy
Lightning Greaves
29% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 7 decks -5% synergy
Lost Jitte
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Infinite Hourglass
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Font of Mythos
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Animation Module
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Throne of Geth
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Temple Bell
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Contagion Clasp
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Crown of Doom
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Lithoform Engine
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Crawlspace
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Norn's Annex
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14% of 7 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Tenuous Truce
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
Norn's Decree
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Tainted Remedy
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Smuggler's Share
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Life Insurance
29% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Monologue Tax
29% of 7 decks +25% synergy
Shiny Impetus
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Ghostly Prison
29% of 7 decks +19% synergy
Rakish Crew
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
We Ride at Dawn
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
At Knifepoint
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Discreet Retreat
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Hot Pursuit
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
The Sound of Drums
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Endbringer's Revel
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Nurgle's Rot
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Act of Authority
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Together Forever
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Oath of Lieges
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
The Akroan War
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Crescendo of War
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Curse of Obsession
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Axis of Mortality
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Underworld Dreams
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Pariah
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Roar of Resistance
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Karmic Justice
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Wound Reflection
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Grave Betrayal
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Grasp of Fate
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Noble Heritage
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Captive Audience
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Disturbance
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Descent into Avernus
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Rain of Riches
14% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Black Market
14% of 7 decks +9% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Blind Obedience
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Revel in Riches
14% of 7 decks +6% synergy
Black Market Connections
14% of 7 decks -1% synergy
Smothering Tithe
14% of 7 decks -17% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57% of 7 decks +26% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Reliquary Tower
29% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Sandstorm Verge
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Cactus Preserve
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Arid Archway
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Restless Bivouac
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Mines of Moria
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Desert
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Field of Ruin
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Karn's Bastion
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Castle Embereth
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Command Beacon
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Temple of the False God
14% of 7 decks +7% synergy
Rogue's Passage
14% of 7 decks -9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86% of 7 decks -4% synergy
Arcane Signet
71% of 7 decks -15% synergy
Bandit's Haul
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Orzhov Signet
43% of 7 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29% of 7 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29% of 7 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29% of 7 decks -11% synergy
Rakdos Signet
29% of 7 decks -12% synergy
Laser Screwdriver
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Altar of Shadows
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Victory Chimes
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Fire Diamond
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Marble Diamond
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Mind Stone
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 7 decks -1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
14% of 7 decks -13% synergy
Boros Signet
14% of 7 decks -25% synergy
Lands
Shattered Landscape
100% of 2 decks +70% synergy
Command Tower
86% of 7 decks -6% synergy
Temple of Malice
57% of 7 decks +38% synergy
Path of Ancestry
57% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Nomad Outpost
57% of 7 decks +0% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Temple of Triumph
43% of 7 decks +20% synergy
Temple of Silence
43% of 7 decks +20% synergy
Rugged Prairie
29% of 7 decks +16% synergy
Fetid Heath
29% of 7 decks +15% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Boros Garrison
29% of 7 decks +10% synergy
Evolving Wilds
29% of 7 decks -1% synergy
Battlefield Forge
29% of 7 decks -8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
29% of 7 decks -11% synergy
Isolated Chapel
29% of 7 decks -15% synergy
Conduit Pylons
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Mirage Mesa
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Jagged Barrens
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Forlorn Flats
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Abraded Bluffs
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Desolate Mire
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Demolition Field
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Akoum Refuge
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Boros Guildgate
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Canyon Slough
14% of 7 decks +8% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Tainted Peak
14% of 7 decks +5% synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14% of 7 decks +4% synergy
Tainted Field
14% of 7 decks +3% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14% of 7 decks +2% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14% of 7 decks +2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
14% of 7 decks -1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 7 decks -6% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14% of 7 decks -9% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14% of 7 decks -17% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14% of 7 decks -27% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14% of 7 decks -31% synergy
Exotic Orchard
14% of 7 decks -34% synergy