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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Prismari, the Inspiration
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
54%inclusion275 decks510 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion311 decks510 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion325 decks510 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion299 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
62%inclusion318 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion224 decks510 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion378 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion227 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion191 decks510 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion210 decks510 decks
31%synergy
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Counterspell
62%inclusion318 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion260 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion252 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion243 decks510 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion230 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion228 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion223 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion207 decks510 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion198 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion188 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion329 decks510 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion325 decks510 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion298 decks510 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion279 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion251 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion249 decks510 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion223 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion214 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion213 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion188 decks510 decks
27%synergy
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Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion157 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion151 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion138 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion130 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion121 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion118 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion106 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion102 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion102 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion77 decks402 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion87 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion86 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion61 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion55 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion52 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.9%inclusion45 decks505 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.8%inclusion34 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.4%inclusion43 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.7%inclusion31 decks402 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.7%inclusion34 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.3%inclusion27 decks505 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion176 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion166 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion161 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion158 decks510 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion151 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion150 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion144 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion136 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion135 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion134 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion133 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion130 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion129 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion128 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion126 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion116 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion115 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion111 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion106 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion86 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion83 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion82 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion80 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion79 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion76 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion76 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion63 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion61 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion60 decks509 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion56 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion49 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
32%inclusion165 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion153 decks510 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion135 decks510 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion108 decks510 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion98 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion96 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion86 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion84 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion83 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion73 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion72 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion62 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion58 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion57 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion49 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion41 decks505 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
8.0%inclusion41 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
7.8%inclusion40 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Persist
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.6%inclusion39 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.9%inclusion35 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.9%inclusion30 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion30 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.7%inclusion29 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion113 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion104 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion82 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion67 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion65 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
-18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion50 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion134 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion83 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.5%inclusion38 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Waste Not
7.1%inclusion36 decks510 decks
-5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.5%inclusion33 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion32 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion31 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion114 decks510 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion88 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion86 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.6%inclusion44 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion174 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion133 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion115 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion114 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion90 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion76 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion64 decks454 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion37 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.2%inclusion24 decks390 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion28 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.3%inclusion27 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.1%inclusion26 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion479 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion453 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion324 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion309 decks510 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion262 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion252 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion206 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion205 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion166 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion96 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion95 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion79 decks510 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion60 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion54 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion53 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion47 decks510 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion46 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion478 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion477 decks510 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion467 decks510 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion449 decks510 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion393 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion388 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion374 decks510 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion327 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion325 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion319 decks510 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion306 decks510 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion273 decks510 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion256 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion249 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion243 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion234 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion234 decks510 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion223 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion221 decks510 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion183 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
34%inclusion175 decks510 decks
-19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion152 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion151 decks510 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion145 decks510 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion138 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion133 decks510 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion131 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion127 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion125 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion123 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion122 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion118 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion114 decks510 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion112 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion111 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion110 decks510 decks
-16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion107 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion102 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion101 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion100 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion92 decks510 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion91 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion89 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion85 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion74 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion69 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
6%synergy
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